Twisters Part 2 Quiz: Second Half of the Film

Fill in the Blank: The _____ Scale is used to measure the intensity of tornadoes, as referenced in the movie.

The movie’s protagonists are focused on studying the relationship between tornadoes and changing _____ patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What natural phenomenon complicates the storm team's mission in Twisters?

• Flooding

• Lightning storms

• Multiple tornadoes forming at once

• A volcanic eruption

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The movie Twisters suggests that the increase in tornado severity is partially due to:

• Ocean currents

• Rising global temperatures

• Deforestation

• Decreased solar activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Twisters highlights how human activity, including the burning of fossil fuels, contributes to the growing frequency and intensity of tornadoes.

• True

• False

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The movie ends with the storm-chasing team finding a way to prevent future tornadoes from forming.

• True

• False

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Match the movie terms with their descriptions.

• A force measured to predict tornados

• Updraft

• study and follow tornadoes to learn more

• Doppler Radar

• A massive tornado with wind speeds >200

• Storm Chasers

• A key factor in tornado formation

• Atmospheric Pressure

• weather-tracking technology

• F5 Tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

In Twisters, the idea of using desiccant powder to disrupt a tornado is based on real scientific practices in storm research.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is one reason real storm chasers use radar and drones, as shown in Twisters?

• To disrupt tornado formation

• To gather data safely from a distance

• To increase tornado intensity for research

• To compete with other storm chasers