WorksheetsStorm Chasers Questions
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Why do storm chasers collect data during storms?
To become famous on television
To prove they are not afraid of storms
To sell the data for money
To learn how tornadoes form and to improve forecasts
What is the main idea of the section about storm chasers on page 160?
Tornadoes only happen in the Midwest
Storm chasers chase storms just for fun
Storm chasers travel long distances to track storms and gather data
Storm chasing is the most popular job in the U.S.
What is the main idea of the section about storm chasers’ vehicles?
Storm chasers decorate their cars with special colors
Storm chasers use strong, specially built vehicles to stay safe in storms
Storm chasers prefer small cars so they can travel quickly
Storm chasers never have accidents while driving
Which of these statements is an opinion about storm chasing?
Storm chasing costs thousands of dollars each year
Storm chasing is worth the risks because it saves lives
Storm chasers also help rescue people after storms
In 1990, the average tornado warning time was 5 minutes
When the text says a tornado can throw a car the length of a football field, what image should readers create in their minds?
A car parking safely in a garage
A car being carried away by water
A car flying through the air as if it were a toy
A car slowly rolling down a hill
Why do scientists use drones in storms?
Drones can keep tornadoes from forming
Drones can go places that people cannot safely go
Drones can entertain people watching storms
Drones can replace the need for storm chasers completely
What is the main idea of the last section of the text?
Storm chasers only chase storms in the summer
Storm chasing is a safe pastime anyone can try
Storm chasers risk their lives to gather information that helps save people
Storm chasers are always part of news teams
Which detail would best help a reader picture how dangerous a tornado is?
Tornadoes can destroy entire towns
Storm chasers use GPS to navigate
Tornadoes sometimes last only a few minutes
Storm chasers often enjoy traveling
Which sentence is a fact?
Everyone should want to be a storm chaser
Some storm chasers repair equipment when not chasing storms
Storm chasing is the best job in the world
Storm chasers are braver than firefighters
Which of the following is an opinion?
A tornado can throw a car the length of a football field
Storm chasers may drive hundreds of miles in one day
Storm chasing is exciting
Drones can collect real-time data from hurricanes
Why do storm chasers go looking for storms?
To warn people before any storms happen
To stop tornadoes from forming
To track and observe storms and collect scientific data
To take cover from the weather
What types of equipment do storm chasers need to know how to use?
Maps, GPS, cameras, phones, radios, computers, and weather probes
Satellites, rockets, and submarines
Fire hoses, ladders, and rescue ropes
Bicycles, tents, and backpacks
How are storm chasers’ jobs similar to the jobs of firefighters and police?
They all wear uniforms and badges
They are dangerous jobs that protect public safety by gathering information
They are exciting jobs that are never dangerous
They all work in large cities
What types of extreme weather do storm chasers want to learn about?
Tornadoes, thunderstorms, blizzards, and hurricanes
Rain showers and sunny days
Earthquakes and volcanoes
Droughts and wildfires
