Hurricanes vs Tornadoes

This phenomenon might also be referred to as “twister”. It is a...

• Hurricane

• Tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

If it occurs over water, this natural phenomenon may be called waterspout:

• Hurricane

• Tornado

The 1996 Twister movie refers to which kind of natural phenomenon?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Flying objects collected by the strong winds is what usually causes damage occurred from this natural phenomenon:

• Hurricane

• Tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which natural phenomenon might occur frequently in a specific region of the USA, even naming the area as the _________ Alley ?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

119km/hr is the official wind speed that starts a...

• Hurricane

• Tornado

How are tornadoes and hurricanes alike?

• they both have very fast winds

• the both have spinning air

• they both can rip off roofs and houses

• All are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following is typically larger in size?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Both are the same size

• Depends on the location

What is the main energy source for hurricanes?

• Cold air masses

• Warm ocean water

• Mountain ranges

• Desert heat

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which phenomenon is more likely to form over land?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Both equally likely

• Neither