TORNADOES
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Now you’re ready
to take the
TORNADO
QUIZ!
Fill in the blank with the correct word:
tornado funnel mobile home
warning windows ditch
watch train top black clouds hail
1. A ____________________________ can flatten homes and buildings.
2. A tornado looks like a ____________________ with the fat part at the ________________.
3. Before a tornado you will probably see ______________________.
4. A tornado ______________________ is issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado may develop later.
5. A tornado _____________________ is issued by the National Weather Service when a tornado has been spotted.
6. A tornado can sound like the roar of a ________________________.
7. Stay away from ________________________ during a tornado.
8. If you live in a ____________________________________, get out. It can be shattered by a tornado.
9. If you are outside, the best place to be during a tornado is in a _____________________________.
10. There may be thunder, lightning, or ___________________________ during a tornado.
Circle the correct TRUE or FALSE answer for each sentence:
A. You will always notice a funnel before a tornado strikes. TRUE | FALSE
B. A tornado destroys everything in its path. TRUE | FALSE
C. It is possible for a tornado to hit your home and leave your neighbor’s home alone. TRUE | FALSE
D. Tornadoes aren’t strong enough to move cars and trucks and even pick them up. TRUE | FALSE
E. Immediately go to a safe place if there is a tornado warning. TRUE | FALSE
F. The sky may be blue at the time you hear a tornado warning. TRUE | FALSE
G. Lightning never occurs during a tornado. TRUE | FALSE
Answers on page 32