WorksheetsPW 2 2e & 1e MyELT (RW): Unit 7 Meaning from Context p. 125-126
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
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On April 25-28, 2011, a huge number of tornadoes hit the southern U.S., (a) areas like Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia.
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In fact, more violent tornadoes struck the U.S. in April 2011 than in any other month __ ______.
(a)
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Most tornadoes in the U.S. (a) in a region called Alley, between the Rocky Mountains and the Gulf of Mexico.
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In fact, more (a) tornadoes struck the U.S. in April 2011 than in any other month on record.
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Warm, wet air from the Gulf of Mexico (a) with the cold, dry mountain air, creating ideal conditions for a storm.
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Warm, wet air from the Gulf of Mexico collides with the cold, dry mountain air, creating ideal (a) for a storm.
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It traveled approximately 300 miles (482 km) across a region (a) from Alabama to Georgia....
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La Nina occurs when cold water in the Pacific Ocean rises to the surface off the (a) of South America.
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This can also affect the (a) in the U.S. and create more thunderstorms and tornadoes.
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Scientists around the world continue to gather (a) about tornadoes.
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Driving during a thunderstorm can be dangerous. Lightning could ______ a tree and cause an accident.
strike
crash
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The weather _____ are terrible today. Be sure to bring an umbrella when you go outside.
climates
conditions
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Many people were injured during the ______ storm.
violent
excited
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When there is a tornado warning, do not go outside in the afternoon. Data shows that tornadoes often _____ in the afternoon.
occur
experience
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Be careful of the broken glass in the living room. Strong winds caused a large branch to ______ with the window and break it.
collide
crash into
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Some people complain about the heat in Florida, but I love the tropical _____ there.
climate
attitude
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I live in a _____ of the United States where there are many thunderstorms and tornadoes.
climate
region
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Remember, if a tornado _____ in your area, wait in your basement until it has passed.
creates
forms
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According to the news, the lightning warning _____ across several towns.
extends
occurs
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Predicting weather is a difficult and time-consuming job. Experts need to study ______ data to predict the course of a storm.
significant
great
