Hurricanes and Tornadoes

Ⓐ so they can see what happens during a storm

Ⓑ so they can warn anyone in the storm’s path

Ⓒ so they can keep the storms from happening

Ⓓ so they can learn how the different storms are created

Ⓐ Hurricanes and tornadoes are studied by scientists.

Ⓑ Hurricanes and tornadoes have many different names.

Ⓒ Hurricanes and tornadoes develop in similar weather conditions.

Ⓓ Hurricanes and tornadoes are serious and dangerous storms that spin.

Ⓐ “Hurricanes and tornadoes are two of the strongest storms in nature.” (paragraph 1)

Ⓑ “Their destructive power can cause millions of dollars in damage.” (paragraph 1)

Ⓒ “Knowing when a storm will strike can give people living in the area time to get to safety.” (paragraph 4)

Ⓓ “Even though hurricanes and tornadoes are different types of storms, they are formed by some of the same weather conditions. (paragraph 4)

Ⓐ It shows what an intense hurricane looks like

Ⓑ It shows why hurricanes spin

Ⓒ It shows how fast the winds can reach during a hurricane.

Ⓓ It shows how hurricanes are formed.

Ⓐ Hurricanes and tornadoes can be dangerous storms.

Ⓑ A storm that has 74 miles per hour winds is considered a hurricane.

Ⓒ Some people refer to tornadoes as twisters or whirlwinds.

Ⓓ When a tornado touches the ground, it is called a tornado.

Ⓐ The author includes a photograph of a hurricane making landfall.

Ⓑ The author explains how hurricanes and tornadoes are formed with similar weather conditions.

Ⓒ The author provides information about the windspeed of tropical storms and hurricanes.

Ⓓ The author explains how scientists work to predict storms so people can get to safety.