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Tornadoes: Nature's Fury

Tornadoes: Nature's Fury

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Science

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4th - 5th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

Created by

Nancy Jackson

Used 2+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between a funnel and a tornado?

A funnel is a type of tornado.

A funnel is a rotating column of air that hasn't touched the ground.

A funnel is a tornado that has dissipated.

A funnel is a tornado that has touched the ground.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Tornado Alley located?

From California to Nevada

From northern Texas to South Dakota

From Maine to Vermont

From Florida to New York

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What atmospheric conditions contribute to tornado formation?

Warm moist air meeting cold dry air

High pressure systems

Low humidity and high temperatures

Calm winds and clear skies

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of tornado forms over water?

Waterspout

Landspout

Supercell

Dust devil

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which direction do tornadoes in the Northern Hemisphere usually spin?

Clockwise

Horizontally

Vertically

Counterclockwise

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the strongest category on the Fujita scale?

F0

F7

F5

F3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of damage can an F3 tornado cause?

Incredible damage, completely blowing away homes

Light damage to trees and roofs

Moderate damage to mobile homes

Severe damage, overturning trains and lifting cars

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