Severe Weather

How do scientists rank the activity of volcanoes in the United States?

• From low to high

• From inactive to active

• From safe to dangerous

• From normal to warning

What scale is used to measure the strength of hurricanes?

• Mercalli Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

• Richter Scale

• Fujita Scale

What is a storm surge?

• A heavy downpour of rain

• A rapid increase in wind speed

• A large wave pushed onto land by high winds

• A sudden drop in atmospheric pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which area in the United States is known as Tornado Alley?

• From Nebraska to Texas

• From Florida to Maine

• From California to Nevada

• From Washington to Oregon

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What scale did Dr. Ted Fujita develop?

• Mercalli Scale

• Richter Scale

• Enhanced Fujita Damage Intensity Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

What can EF-5 tornadoes do?

• Cause light damage

• Tear roofs from homes

• Demolish concrete and steel buildings

• Break tree branches

What causes floods?

• Heat waves

• Heavy rains from powerful storms

• High-pressure systems

• Extended periods of well-below-average rainfall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is a drought?

• An extended period of well-below-average rainfall

• A large volume of water overflowing its boundaries

• A sudden local flood

• A high-pressure system bringing heavy rains

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What technology is used to predict hurricanes?

• Thermometers

• Satellites

• Weather balloons

• Barometers

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What should you do when a tornado warning is issued?

• Go to the basement or an interior room on the lowest floor

• Take a drive to observe the tornado's path

• Stay on the upper floor of your building

• Go outside and watch the sky