Tornado!

What usually forms a tornado?

• A large thundercloud

• A small rainstorm

• A sunny day

• A snowstorm

What happens when warm air on the ground meets cooler air moving down?

• A large thundercloud forms

• It starts snowing

• The sun comes out

• It becomes very windy

What should you do if there is a tornado warning?

• Go outside and watch

• Go to the basement or a closet

• Go for a drive

• Go to the park

What did Adam Reynolds and his family do during the tornado warning?

• Went to the park

• Rushed to the basement

• Went shopping

• Stayed in the living room

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What is a tornado described as in the text?

• A gentle breeze

• A predictable event

• An unpredictable and deadly force

• A harmless cloud

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What should you pay attention to during a tornado warning?

• Public safety announcements

• The television

• Your phone

• The weather outside

What is in the emergency kit mentioned in the text?

• Toys

• Medical supplies

• Books

• Snacks

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What forms when warm and cool air swirl in a thundercloud?

• A rainbow

• A funnel

• A snowflake

• A raindrop

What can tornadoes damage or destroy?

• Homes, land, and cars

• Only trees

• Only water bodies

• Only mountains

Where do people gather during a tornado warning?

• In hallways, basements, and shelters

• In the park

• At the beach

• In the garden

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