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Tornadoes

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

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1.

In the US, most tornadoes occur between what months?

a)

june and august

b)

march and august

c)

january and april

d)

september and december

2.

How are tornadoes measured?

a)

using the Richter Scale

b)

using the Saffir Simpson Scale

c)

using the Fujita scale

d)

using the Nominal Scale

3.

What is the first step to how tornadoes form?

a)

it starts spinning together

b)

hot air and cold air collide with each other

c)

hot air rises and cold air sinks

d)

by sucking air off the ground

4.

How do you stay safe during a tornado?

a)

go to an area that has no windows

b)

go outside to see what's happening

c)

go to the grocery store

d)

have a tornado emergency kit at home

5.

What year was the tornado in Lynbrook?

a)

1962

b)

1832

c)

2006

d)

1989

6.

Where do tornadoes usually form in?

a)

the ocean

b)

supercells

c)

jet stream

d)

your basement

7.

The winds of a tornado can reach up to

a)

150mph

b)

290 mph

c)

300mph

d)

50mph

8.

How many categories are on the Fujita Scale?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

9.

True or False?

Do not stay in a car or mobile home during a tornado.

a)

true

b)

false

10.

What did you find interesting about the tornado video?

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