Weather- Droughts, Floods, and Storms

Sometimes it does not rain for a long time. This is called a _______.

• storm

• river

• land

• drought

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

During a drought it may be ____ than normal.

• wetter

• louder

• hotter

• colder

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The land may get very ______, and streams and ponds may dry up.

• dry

• soft

• crunchy

• wet

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

_______ may blow away the soil.

• rivers

• sand

• dirt

• winds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

If a lot of rain falls, it can cause a ______.

• flood

• drought

• tornado

• panic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Rivers and streams _______ and some land is covered with water.

• overflow

• run

• blow

• swim

Too much water can harm plants and ______.

• skies

• boats

• animals

• aliens

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

People must get to _______, dry places during a flood.

• safe

• scary

• wet

• loud

Storms can be harmful. During a thunderstorm, ____ may strike.

• wild animals

• people

• lightning

• darkness

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When it is cold, a lot of snow may fall. A snowstorm is called a _____.

• hurricane

• tornado

• windy day

• blizzard

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5