Fujita's Contributions to Meteorology

Fujita's Contributions to Meteorology

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the 1974 Super Outbreak of tornadoes and its devastating impact across the U.S. It highlights Tetsuya Theodore Fujita's pioneering work in understanding tornadoes and his unique forensic approach to meteorology. Fujita's early life, his studies of atomic bomb aftermaths in Japan, and his innovative contributions to meteorology are discussed, showcasing his relentless pursuit of knowledge and his impact on the field.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial reaction of people during the tornado outbreak on April 3, 1974?

They celebrated the event.

They ignored the warnings.

They were prepared and calm.

They thought it was a train passing by.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Tetsuya Fujita's main goal in studying the Super Outbreak?

To create a new weather forecasting model.

To understand the chaos and improve future safety measures.

To prove his theories about climate change.

To develop a new type of tornado warning system.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Fujita's experiences in Nagasaki and Hiroshima influence his work?

They made him fearful of natural disasters.

They inspired him to study the effects of destructive forces.

They discouraged him from pursuing meteorology.

They led him to become a historian.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a notable characteristic of Fujita's approach to studying natural phenomena?

He relied solely on computer models.

He avoided fieldwork.

He used a unique forensic approach.

He focused only on theoretical research.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Fujita's father encourage in him during his childhood?

To explore the natural world with curiosity.

To follow strict rules.

To avoid risky behavior.

To become a schoolteacher.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Fujita study at the Meiji College of Technology?

Biology

Engineering

Meteorology

Physics

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Fujita contribute to weather mapping after World War II?

He created maps that smoothed out all data.

He developed detailed maps showing localized conditions.

He focused on global weather patterns.

He ignored atmospheric data.

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