Vocabulary
Compound Words
Storm Facts
Weather
Tornadoes
100
Reach
stretch to get to something
100
What does the word playground mean in the sentence below? The kids played on the playground.
An area where kids are able to play.
100
A storm happens when......
when there is a change in the weather
100
What happens in a blizzard?
snows
100
What does a tornado watch mean?
A tornado may strike soon.
200
damage
harm or hurt
200
What does the word crosswalk mean in the sentence below? Please use the crosswalk when you cross the street.
A place marked on the street to show where you are supposed to cross.
200
Lightning strikes sometimes cause......
fires.
200
What two things could happen in a thunderstorm?
rain and hail
200
The winds in a tornado can lift....
cars off the ground and rip houses apart.
300
equals
is the same as
300
What does the word waterfall mean in the sentence below? Look at that pretty waterfall.
Water running down a slope or cliff
300
What happens first Lightning or Thunder?
Lightning
300
In the sentence below, what can we conclude about a hurricane? Waves wash away boats and houses.
Hurricanes are dangerous.
300
How many thunderstorms strike the U.S. each year?
More than 1000
400
beware
be careful
400
What does the word doghouse mean in the sentence below? My dog is in her doghouse.
A type of shelter for a dog that they sleep in.
400
A few seconds after lightning strikes......
you hear thunder.
400
What is the main idea about the aricle "Super Storms"
There is a lot of power in big storms.
400
How can you stay safe from a tornado at home?
basement, cellar, closet
500
pounding
hitting hard
500
What does the word backyard mean in the sentence below? Go play in the backyard.
A grassy place behind the house.
500
The sound of thunder is caused by.....
lightning hitting the air
500
Thunderstorms sometimes give birth to....
tornadoes
500
Where can you find news about a tornado or any other storms?
Television or Radio