Storm Runner

Before it touches the ground and becomes a tornado, what is this weather called?

• mesocyclone

• mesocircle

• mesotwist

• mesosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the primary force that drives the formation of a storm runner?

• Gravity

• Coriolis effect

• Electromagnetic force

• Nuclear force

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which layer of the atmosphere is most associated with storm runner activity?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the main energy source for a storm runner?

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Wind energy

• Chemical energy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the following instruments is used to measure the speed of a storm runner?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

What type of cloud formation is typically associated with storm runners?

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Altostratus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which phenomenon is a precursor to the development of a storm runner?

• Low pressure system

• High pressure system

• Temperature inversion

• Ozone depletion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the role of humidity in the formation of a storm runner?

• Increases energy

• Decreases energy

• No effect

• Stabilizes the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following best describes the path of a storm runner?

• Linear

• Circular

• Erratic

• Predictable

What is the effect of a storm runner on local ecosystems?

• Destroys habitats

• Promotes biodiversity

• No effect

• Reduces pollution

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4