Tornado! BMA Wind and Water Change Earth

According to the text, in paragraph 1 on page 6, what kind of damage can a tornado cause?

Choose the best answer.

• The fastest, most unpredictable wind.

• It spins around, forming a funnel shape.

• It can tear apart buildings, uproots trees, and tosses cars.

• It can take years to repair.

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According the paragraph 2, where do tornados usually come from?

• the earth

• air masses

• thunderclouds

• funnels

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In paragraph 3 it says the funnel drops from the cloud and becomes a tornado if it is __________________.

Choose the answer that best completes this sentence.

• cool

• warm

• strong

• funnel

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One state that is part of Tornado Alley is _______________.

Choose the answer that best completes the statement.

• California

• Maine

• Texas

• Nevada

According to paragraph 4, what is one way tornadoes can damage Earth and the environment?

Select the best answer.

• The earth shakes and causes cracks in the earth to open.

• Many animals lose their habitats.

• Magma flows destroy roads.

• School children can hide in the hallways.

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How did Adam Reynolds and his family know they should rush to the basement?

Choose the best answer.

• The were eating dinner.

• The sky became dark and it started to hail.

• They rushed to the basement.

• They heard the warning siren.

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What can people do to stay safe during a tornado?

Choose the best answer.

• Go deeper in lakes and streams.

• Huddle in a doorway.

• Eat dinner with your radio.

• Go to the basement or inside a closet.

Which of the following is something the map at the bottom of page 7 shows?

• Habitats being destroyed.

• Mexico

• Cold dry air going down and warm moist air going up.

• Destroyed homes.

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What does the diagram on page 7 show?

• Tornado alley

• Colorado

• Warm dry air

• How a tornado is formed.

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