DOL- Tornadoes (May 6-7)

A student designs and constructs a model to illustrate the effects of a tornado. He begins by filling a 2-liter plastic bottle about three-quarters full of water. Next, he adds a small pebble. Finally, he moves the jar in a circle until the water begins to spin and form a column of water and air. 

Based on this scenario, what aspect of tornado formation is the student demonstrating?

• 1. The collision of warm and cold air masses

• 1. The formation of a mesocyclone

• The development of an eyewall

• The rotation of the tornado funnel

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A student creates a model to show how tornadoes impact the environment. He fills a 2-liter plastic bottle about three-quarters full of water, adds a small pebble, and then moves the jar in a circle until the water begins to spin and form a column of water and air. 

Based on this scenario, what aspect of tornadoes' environmental impact is the student illustrating?

• Soil erosion caused by tornadoes

• 1. Destruction of habitats and vegetation

• Impact of tornadoes on biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is a tornado?

• A type of tropical storm

• A rapidly rotating column of air

• A large snowstorm

• A powerful earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of these describes the causes of tornadoes?

• Collision of warm, moist air with cold, dry air

• Collision of warm, dry air with cold, moist air

• Collision of warm, moist air with warm, moist air

• Collision of cold, dry air with cold, moist air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What damages can a tornado do to the environment?

• Increase biodiversity

• Create new habitats

• Destroy habitats and vegetation

• Improve soil health

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How did the Houston tornado impact habitats in forests, grasslands, and wetlands?

• It increased habitat diversity.

• It had no impact on habitats.

• It caused significant habitat loss

• It improved habitat conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Tornadoes can cause significant habitat destruction, uprooting trees and stripping vegetation, which can lead to changes in biodiversity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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How can tornadoes impact the availability of food and shelter for wildlife in ecosystems?

• They decrease food sources and shelter.

• They increase food sources.

• They have no effect on food and shelter.

• They improve food and shelter availability.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A tornado recently struck a forested area, causing widespread damage and uprooting many trees.

How would this impact the ecosystem?

• 1. Increase in biodiversity

• 1. Decrease in habitat diversity

• 1. Improvement in soil health

• 1. Enhancement of ecosystem services

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which is true?

• a tsunami can cause flooding

• a tornado can cause an earthquake

• a hurricane can cause a tornado

• a volcano can cause a hurricane

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2