Hurricanes vs Tornadoes

Which type of pressure is associated with tornadoes?

• High

• Low

• Equal

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

With what type of pressure are hurricanes associated?

• High

• Low

• Equal

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Hurricanes form over the . . .

• Land

• Oceans

• Poles

• Mountains

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

forms over warm tropical waters

• Tornado

• Hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

forms when warm, moist air rises over tropical waters

• Tornado

• Hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

can travel 62 mph or higher

• Tornado

• Hurricane

can travel 5 to 15 mph

• Tornado

• Hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which phenomenon forms over warm tropical waters?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Blizzard

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the primary energy source for hurricanes?

• Cold air masses

• Warm ocean waters

• Mountain ranges

• Desert heat

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following can have wind speeds exceeding 300 mph?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Cyclone

• Typhoon