Severe Weather Preparedness

.... is a huge mass of ocean water that gets pushed onto coastal areas, causing sea levels to rise several meters

• hurricane

• thunder

• A storm surge

• lighting

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A destructive, rotating column of air with very high wind speeds that is

often visible as a funnel-shaped cloud can cause a

• hurricane

• tornado.

• storm surge

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In order to help stay safe during severe weather you should do the following:

• Plan Ahead

       

• Listen for storm updates

• Follow safe recommendations of state and local officials

• All answers are correct

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

_____ is an intense local storm with strong winds, heavy rain, frequent cloud to ground lightning, thunder and sometimes hail.

• tornadoes

• hurricanes

• storm surges

• thunderstorms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

During a tornado what should you NOT do if want to stay safe?

• Stay away from windows

• Lie flat in a ditch if you cannot get inside

• Stay in your car

• Go to a shelter

Develop a comprehensive plan to educate the public about severe weather safety measures.

• Organize workshops, distribute informational pamphlets, and use social media to spread awareness.

• Tell a few friends about severe weather.

• Make a poster and hang it in one location.

Tags

DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

To protect yourself from this, you should board your windows and be careful of flooding.

• lightning

• the sun's rays

• hurricane

• thunder

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

is a strong tropical low pressure system with strong winds, heavy rains and storm surge.

• tornadoes

• hurricanes

• lightning

• thunderstorms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Severe weather can cause damage to property. Which of the following weather conditions would most likely cause damage to crops, cars, and windows?

• hail

• rain

• thunder

• lightning

Certain places in the United States occasionally experience weather events caused by violently rotating columns of air stretching from a cloud to the ground. What are such weather events called?

• tornadoes

• hurricanes

• storm surges

• thunderstorms

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5