Joplin Tornado

In which state did the Joplin tornado occur?

• Kansas

• Missouri

• Oaklahoma

• Illinois

Which detail does NOT describe the Joplin tornado?

• It was responsible for the death of 161 people.

• The width of the Joplin tornado was 3/4 of a mile.

• It had wind speeds of 100 mph.

• Storm chasers helped to identify the Joplin tornado.

What category was the tornado that touched down in Joplin?

• EF-2

• EF-4

• EF-5

• EF-6

Check ALL of the examples of "unity"?

• Neighbors tearing through piles of wreckage to rescue others.

• People running in chaos as the tornado struck.

• Doctors coming from other locations to help those who were injured.

• People crying as they looked at their destroyed homes.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Why was the Joplin tornado especially dangerous?

• It was rain-wrapped.

• It lasted for several hours.

• It destroyed many homes.

• Many people were injured or killed.

Identify the correct sentence about the Joplin tornado.

• The Joplin tornado occurred in 2011.

• The Joplin tornado was an EF-3 tornado.

• The Joplin tornado only affected rural areas.

• The Joplin tornado had no fatalities.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

Which word best describes the impact of the Joplin tornado?

• Beneficial

• Catastrophic

• Insignificant

• Minor

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Choose the correct synonym for 'devastating' as used in the context of the Joplin tornado.

• Constructive

• Harmful

• Inconsequential

• Pleasant

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What is the main idea of a passage describing the Joplin tornado's aftermath?

• The tornado caused minimal damage.

• The community quickly rebuilt without any help.

• The tornado had a significant impact on the community.

• The tornado was a minor weather event.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

Which sentence uses the word 'tornado' correctly?

• The tornado of applause was overwhelming.

• The tornado of the Joplin was a gentle breeze.

• The tornado of Joplin was a small rain shower.

• The tornado of Joplin caused widespread destruction.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4