Tornadoes

What causes a tornado to form?

• Cold, dry air colliding with warm, dry air

• Warm, dry air colliding with cold, humid air

• Cold, humid air colliding with warm, dry air

• Warm, humid air colliding with cold, dry air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which country experiences the most tornadoes annually?

• Argentina

• Bangladesh

• United States

• Canada

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is a supercell?

• A weather satellite

• A small tornado

• A large thunderstorm with rotating winds

• A type of cloud

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How long does the average tornado last?

• About 1 hour

• About 30 minutes

• About 10 minutes

• About 5 minutes

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is Tornado Alley?

• A type of storm

• A weather phenomenon

• A type of tornado

• A region in the Midwest where tornadoes frequently occur

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When is tornado season in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas?

• March through April

• May through early June

• July through August

• September through October

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What should you do before a tornado?

• Prepare a safe room

• Drive to a nearby town

• Go outside to watch the storm

• Open all windows

What is the first step to take during a tornado?

• Try to chase the tornado

• Go near windows

• Stand under a tree

• Stay inside

What should you do if caught outside during a tornado?

• Run towards the tornado

• Climb a tree

• Find a ditch or flat ground

• Hide under a bridge

What is the purpose of a tornado watch?

• To alert people that conditions are right for a tornado

• To confirm a tornado is on the way

• To signal the end of a tornado

• To indicate a tornado has been spotted