6B Tornado Quizziz

What is a tornado?

• A spinning column of air that touches the ground

• A type of rainstorm

• A large wave in the ocean

• A snowstorm

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How fast do the winds in a tornado blow?

• Faster than 117 kilometers per hour

• Faster than 50 kilometers per hour

• Faster than 200 kilometers per hour

• Faster than 30 kilometers per hour

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What can tornadoes do to buildings?

• Knock them down

• Make them taller

• Change their color

• Make them invisible

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What is "Tornado Alley"?

• An area in the United States with many tornadoes

• A type of tornado

• A movie about tornadoes

• A type of wind

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Which states are part of "Tornado Alley"?

• Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma

• California, Nevada, and Arizona

• New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

• Washington, Oregon, and Idaho

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How many tornadoes happen in the United States each year?

• More than 1,000

• More than 500

• More than 10,000

• More than 100

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What can happen to electricity after a tornado?

• People may have no electricity

• Electricity becomes stronger

• Electricity changes color

• Electricity becomes free

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How long does a tornado usually last?

• A few minutes

• A few hours

• A few days

• A few weeks

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What is the purpose of storm shelters?

• To store food

• To provide safety during a tornado

• To keep pets safe

• To store emergency supplies

Which state is likely to get the most tornadoes?

• California

• Texas

• Oregon

• Washington

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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