Tropical Cyclones

Tropical Cyclones

2nd Grade

15 Qs

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Tropical Cyclones

Tropical Cyclones

Assessment

Quiz

Science

2nd Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS3-2

Standards-aligned

Created by

Joseph Manso

Used 2+ times

FREE Resource

15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a tropical cyclone?

A circular storm that forms over warm oceans

A type of tornado that forms over land

A strong wind that blows over cold oceans

A heavy rainstorm that occurs in winter

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when a tropical cyclone moves from the ocean to land?

It brings heavy rain and strong winds

It becomes weaker and dissipates

It transforms into a tornado

It causes earthquakes and tsunamis

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can cyclonic winds do?

Destroy buildings and uproot trees

Create beautiful rainbows

Make the ocean water warmer

Cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do tropical cyclones usually form?

Over warm areas of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans

Over cold areas of the Arctic and Antarctic oceans

Over mountainous regions

Over deserts and drylands

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When do tropical cyclones usually develop?

In summer or autumn

In winter or spring

In spring or summer

In autumn or winter

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what wind speed does a tropical storm develop?

63 kilometers per hour

100 kilometers per hour

119 kilometers per hour

150 kilometers per hour

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when wind speeds exceed 119 kilometers per hour?

The tropical storm becomes a cyclone

The tropical storm dissipates

The tropical storm transforms into a hurricane

The tropical storm causes an earthquake

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