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Protecting Against Tornados

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    Answering Questions about the ReadWorks Article "Protecting Against Tornados"
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  • What is a spinning column created by a thunderstorm's strong winds?
    tornado - spin around like a tornado
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  • The text describes the dangerous force of tornados. Based on the text, what can tornados do to houses?
    pick them up and destroy them
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  • What is the main idea of this text?
    Tornadoes are destructive, powerful forces, but homes can be protected from them.
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  • Where do tornados come from?
    Thunderstorms - jump up and hit the ground like lightning
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  • How fast can a tornado spin?
    over 200 miles per hour
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  • What was the deadliest tornado to hit the United States?
    Tri-State Tornado
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  • How you can protect your home from tornados?
    wind-proof shutters and doors and clip your roof down
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  • How many people died from the Tri-State Tornado
    695
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  • Name at least one state in "Tornado Alley"
    Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska
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  • Explain what you would do if there was a Tornado at school
    use complete sentences!
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  • Explain what you would do if there was a tornado at home
    Use complete sentences!
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