Hurricanes and Tornadoes

Hurricanes and Tornadoes

By Gustavo Cardos

Multiple Choice

Why do scientists want to be able to tell when a tornado or hurricane might occur? (LAFS.4.RI.1.1)

• Ⓐ so they can see what happens during a storm

• Ⓑ so they can warn anyone in the storm’s path

• Ⓒ so they can keep the storms from happening

• Ⓓ so they can learn how the different storms are created

Multiple Choice

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A (LAFS.4.RI.1.2)

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Ⓐ Hurricanes and tornadoes are studied by scientists.

• Ⓑ Hurricanes and tornadoes have many different names.

• Ⓒ Hurricanes and tornadoes develop in similar weather conditions.

• Ⓓ Hurricanes and tornadoes are serious and dangerous storms that spin.

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which sentence from the passage supports the answer to Part A?

• Ⓐ “Hurricanes and tornadoes are two of the strongest storms in nature.” (paragraph 1)

• Ⓑ “Their destructive power can cause millions of dollars in damage.” (paragraph 1)

• Ⓒ “Knowing when a storm will strike can give people living in the area time to get to safety.” (paragraph 4)

• Ⓓ “Even though hurricanes and tornadoes are different types of storms, they are formed by some of the same weather conditions. (paragraph 4)

Multiple Choice

What does the chart add to the passage? (LAFS.4.RI.3.7)

• Ⓐ It shows what an intense hurricane looks like

• Ⓑ It shows why hurricanes spin

• Ⓒ It shows how fast the winds can reach during a hurricane.

• Ⓓ It shows how hurricanes are formed.

Multiple Choice

This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A (LAFS.4.RI.3.8)

Which sentence gives a point made by the author of the passage?

• Ⓐ Hurricanes and tornadoes can be dangerous storms.

• Ⓑ A storm that has 74 miles per hour winds is considered a hurricane.

• Ⓒ Some people refer to tornadoes as twisters or whirlwinds.

• Ⓓ When a tornado touches the ground, it is called a tornado.

Multiple Choice

Part B

Which sentence provides evidence for the answer in Part A?

• Ⓐ The author includes a photograph of a hurricane making landfall.

• Ⓑ The author explains how hurricanes and tornadoes are formed with similar weather conditions.

• Ⓒ The author provides information about the windspeed of tropical storms and hurricanes.

• Ⓓ The author explains how scientists work to predict storms so people can get to safety.