Warm-up: Severe Weather

Which type of severe event is most likely to occur when a cold front moves in behind warm, moist air?

• Blizzard
• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Drought

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following does not influence the severity of a storm surge?

• the shape of coast

• the strength of wind

• the salinity of seawater

• the angle of approach of the typhoon

What should you do if caught outside during an electrical storm? Select all correct answers.

• Don't be the tallest object.

• Stay away from isolated trees, towers, and utility poles.

• Try to outrun the storm

• If with a group of people spread out.

Lightning never strikes in the same spot twice.

• True

• False

What kind of air causes hurricanes to form?

• Cold, dry air

• Warm, moist air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Are we currently in hurricane season?

• Yes

• No

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of damage would you expect to find in a Category 5 hurricane? Check all that apply.

• Shrubs and trees blown down.

• Considerable damage to roofs of buildings.

• Severe and extensive damage of windows and doors.

• Some complete building failures.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the name of the rating scale for hurricanes?

• The Enhanced Fujita Scale

• The Beaufort Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Richter Scale

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What should you do to prepare for a hurricane? Select all that apply.

• Create a Disaster Safety and Supply Kit

• Either bring in or put items that can be picked up by winds in a secure location.

• Hunker down in a place in your house that is close to windows

• Evacuate if you are advised to to so.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Tornadoes are measured using which type of scale?

• Richter scale
• Bathroom scale
• Fujita Scale
• Mercator Scale

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5