Snow Storm
What is snow made of?
Frozen water
What kind of winds does a tornado have?
Strong, spinning winds
What word means frozen water that falls from the sky?
snow
Which weather event is cold and gentle, and which one has strong spinning winds?
Snowstorms are cold and gentle; tornadoes have strong spinning winds.
During dangerous weather, where is the safest place to be if possible?
indoors
Where does snow begin forming before it falls to the ground?
in clouds
During what seasons do tornadoes usually happen?
Spring or summer
What is a tornado?
A fast, spinning column of air
Which weather event usually happens in winter, and which one forms during thunderstorms?
Snowstorms happen in winter; tornadoes form during thunderstorms.
Why should people stay away from windows during a tornado?
flying debris can break the glass
Why might schools close during a snowstorm?
Roads can be slippery and dangerous
Why are tornadoes dangerous?
They can damage buildings and move very fast
What does dangerous mean?
Something that can cause harm
Which weather event can last for days, and which one usually happens quickly?
Snowstorms can last for days; tornadoes happen quickly.
Why is it important to wear warm clothes during a snowstorm?
To stay warm and protected from the cold
How does cold temperature help snow form instead of rain?
Cold temperatures freeze water vapor into ice crystals
Where should people go to stay safe during a tornado?
A basement or safe room
Which vocabulary word from the slideshow means a weather event with heavy snow and strong winds that makes it hard to see?
snowstorm
Name one difference between a snowstorm and a tornado.
Snowstorms bring snow; tornadoes have spinning winds
(Other correct answers acceptable)
How does staying indoors help keep people safe during both snowstorms and tornadoes?
it protects them from dangerous weather conditions
If the air temperature warmed suddenly, how might snowfall change?
Snow could melt or turn into rain
How is a tornado different from a snowstorm?
A tornado has spinning winds and no snow
Use the word safety in a sentence.
Answers will vary
(Example: Safety rules help keep people protected.)
Snowstorms and tornadoes both require safety rules. Why do snowstorm rules focus on warm clothing, while tornado rules focus on basements and covering your head?
Snowstorms are cold and slippery, while tornadoes are fast and cause flying debris.
During a tornado, why is going to a basement more important than wearing warm clothes?
A basement protects people from strong winds and flying debris