Severe Weather

What causes lightning to occur?

• Magnetic fields

• Static electricity

• Nuclear fusion

• Solar radiation

What is the safest place to hide during a tornado?

• In a basement

• On an open field

• Inside a car

• Under a tree

What percentage of people who encounter a tornado come out severely harmed?

• 90%

• 75%

• 85%

• 80%

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

During a stormy weather, what phenomenon is characterized by a fast-spinning column of air that stretches from a thunderstorm cloud down to the Earth's surface?

• A blizzard, with blowing or falling snow, high winds, and cold temperatures

• A hazard caused by nature that endangers people, animals, or structures

• A hurricane, with high winds and heavy rain that starts over warm ocean waters

• A tornado, a fast-spinning column of air that stretches from a thunderstorm cloud down to the Earth's surface

You are a meteorologist and you are predicting a stormy weather. What would you describe as a blizzard?

• A dangerous act of nature that puts people, animals, or buildings at risk

• A storm with high winds and heavy rain that starts over warm ocean waters

• A fast-spinning column of air that stretches from a thunderstorm cloud down to the Earth's surface

• A storm with blowing or falling snow, high winds, and cold temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

During a stormy weather, which of the following would you most likely experience?

• Light rain

• A thunderstorm with heavy rain and lightning

• A sunny day with clear skies

• A gentle breeze

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Imagine you are watching the news and the meteorologist warns of stormy weather approaching. They describe it as a system with high winds and heavy rain that starts over warm ocean waters. What are they referring to?

• A dangerous act of nature that puts people, animals, or buildings at risk

• A hurricane

• A blizzard

• A tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is flooding during a storm?

• When too much rain from a storm forces streams, rivers, and lakes to overflow

• Any dangerous act of nature during a storm that puts people, animals, or buildings at risk

• A condition of the air on our planet during stormy weather

• A drought that happens when an area doesn't receive enough rainfall, even during a storm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How can stormy weather impact the biosphere in a coastal region?

• By reshaping the geosphere

• By causing floods and coastal erosion

• By affecting marine life and coastal vegetation

• By creating thunderstorms and strong winds

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How can a stormy weather impact the geosphere in a mountainous region?

• By causing floods and droughts

• By reshaping the biosphere

• By affecting plants and animals

• By wearing down rocky formations and causing mudslides

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2