Why do scientists think most happen in this area? (Page 233)
Warm air from the south and cold air from the north crash into each other.
Can we prevent tornadoes? (Page 235)
No but you can prevent getting hurt during one.
How fast can wind speeds reach in a tornado? (Page 231)
Up to 300 miles per hour
How do most tornadoes begin? (Page 232)
Most begin as a thunderstorm.
What shape is a tornado? (page 231)
It is funnel shaped.
Where are tornadoes very common? (Page 233)
They are common in the United States of America.
How do schools prepare for tornadoes? (Page 234)
They do tornado drills to help prepare for the event of a tornado.
How is a tornado born? (Page 232)
High storm winds spin and reach the ground.
What are some ways a tornado can affect people? (age 234)
They can damage trees or destroy buildings.
What genre is this week's text and what are two features of it?
Expository Text: Gives information about a topic and has text features.