Severe Weather

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What is the event called when a hurricane causes a rapid rise in water levels along the coast, leading to extensive flooding and destruction?

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storm surge

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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Severe weather can cause damage to property. Which weather condition would most likely damage crops, cars, and windows? Options: hail, rain, thunder, lightning.

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hail

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What are weather events caused by violently rotating columns of air stretching from a cloud to the ground called?

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tornadoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Types of severe weather: Thunderstorms, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Heavy Rain (except one)

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Heavy Rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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_____ is an intense local storm with strong winds, heavy rain, frequent cloud to ground lightning, thunder and sometimes hail.

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thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is an electrical discharge that happens between positive and negative charged particles? Options: tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, thunderstorms.

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lightning

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

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_____ is a strong tropical low pressure system with strong winds, heavy rains and storm surge.

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hurricanes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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_____ is a destructive, rotating column of air with very high winds. Options: tornadoes, hurricanes, lightning, thunderstorms

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tornadoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What should you do to stay safe during severe weather?

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Plan ahead, listen for storm updates, and follow safe recommendations of state and local officials.

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What causes thunder?

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Super-heated air expanding rapidly breaking the sound barrier