Tornadoes

Where do tornadoes begin?

• in the ocean

• underground

• in cyclones

• in thunderclouds

Why does the author mention The Wizard of Oz at the beginning of the passage?

• To give a famous example of a tornado

• To give a history of tornadoes

• To show that hurricanes are not real

• To explain why tornadoes are dangerous

Based on the passage, people who live in Tornado Alley should ___________.

• expect tornadoes only during the summer

• be very familiar with the movie The Wizard of Oz

• be prepared for the dangers of tornadoes

• think about moving to the United States

The word conditions in the last paragraph means ___________.

• preparations

• dangerous hazards

• the way things are

• lucky feelings

What is the main idea of this passage?

• Some states get tornadoes more than other states

• Tornadoes are dangerous storms that affect the U.S.

• Tornadoes are different from how they are in movies

• Many tornadoes do not cause a lot of damage