Tornado Read To Self Late Work

1. Look at the diagram. Which of the following completes the diagram?        

• a. rain begins to fall
•  b. terrible damage happens to the environment
•  c.  tornado touches the ground
•  d. cold, dry air mixes with warm moist air.

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2. The author included the information in the text box most likely to- (3.12 Fig. 19D Author’s Purpose)    

• a. give tips to those who may not know what to do during a tornado. 
• b. tell you how dangerous tornados are.
• c. tell you how a tornado is formed. 
• d. scare people into never leaving the house in bad weather.

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3. Which section did the author include to give you tips on how to stay safe during a tornado? (3.13D Text Features) 

• a. staying safe 
• b. tornado safety directions 
• c. what is a tornado 
• d. where to go during a tornado

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4. What is the section titled “ What is a Tornado?” mainly about? (3.13A Main Idea)      

• a. It is about how tornadoes are formed. 
• b. The section is about how to stay safe during a tornado. 
• c. It is about the different places you can hide during a tornado. 
• d. The section is about the different shapes and sizes of a tornado.

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5. Which of these is the best summary of the selection entitled “What is a Tornado? (3.13Fig 19 Summary)

• a. Tornadoes are storms that can spin very fast. They are shaped like a cone.  The dirt they pick up make them very hard to see. Cool air and warm, moist air are what makes them happen.
• b. Tornadoes are a cone shaped storm. When it starts to pick up dirt, it gets darker and harder to see.  They can even pick up cars, trees, and parts of a building! They are only on the ground for two or three minutes.
• c. A tornado is formed during a thunderstorm when cool air is mixed with warm, moist air. Tornadoes are hard to predict but there are helpful tips to stay safe. 
• d. You can’t predict when a tornado is coming. There are several things you can do to protect yourself. Loud winds sound like a train. Be sure to listen to local weather reports. 

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6. Which section provides information about things to lookout for if a tornado is headed your way? (3.13D Text Features)     

• a. Tornado Safety Directions
• b. Tornadoes
• c. What is a Tornado
• d. Staying Safe in a Tornado

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7. The caption under the photograph on page 271 in the selection explains — (3.13D Text Features)  

• a. why the picture looks black and white.
• b. that not all tornados look the same.
• c. which city this tornado hit. 
• d. where tornadoes come from.

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