Understanding Tornadoes

Tornadoes are measured using the ______ Scale.

• Richter

• Fujita

• Celsius

• Kelvin

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the maximum speed a tornado can reach?

• 100 mph

• 200 mph

• 300 mph

• 400 mph

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Tornadoes form during ________.

• sunny days

• thunderstorms

• snowstorms

• hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What are the three things needed for the creation of a tornado?

• Cold air, wind, and moisture

• Temperature, wind, and moisture

• Warm air, cold air, and dryness

• Cold air, wind, and dryness

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

On average ___ tornadoes are reported every year.

• 500

• 800

• 1000

• 1500

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Tornadoes can form anywhere.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Tornadoes usually occur near the edge of a

• thunderstorm

• hurricane

• volcano

• sandstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The United Kingdom is most likely to experience tornadoes.

• True
• False

The sound of an approaching tornado sounds like a police siren.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

The average warning time for a tornado is 12 minutes.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2