Twister
Authored by Lisa Thompson
Science
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Tornadoes are a column of air that forms inside a storm.
False
True
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which type of pressure is associated with tornadoes?
High
Low
Equal
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3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why are tornadoes dangerous? (choose all that apply)
Tornadoes are dangerous because their energy is concentrated in a small area.
Tornadoes are dangerous because they move so quickly no time exists to evacuate.
Tornadoes are dangerous because they rotate incredibly quickly.
Tornadoes are dangerous because they appear suddenly.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Over what do tornadoes form?
Land
Sea
Poles
Mountains
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a vortex?
A violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm
A column of air being forcefully pushed away from a thunderstorm.
A spiraling thunderstorm moving over large areas of water.
A spiraling thunderstorm, like a hurricane.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a twister commonly known as in meteorological terms?
Hurricane
Tornado
Cyclone
Typhoon
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS3-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following conditions is necessary for the formation of a twister?
High pressure system
Cold front meeting a warm front
Clear skies
Low humidity
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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