Super Storms ComprehensionOnline version Comprehension Review by Jeannine Gryn 1 What is the article "Super Storms" mainly about? a the danger of hurricanes b the power of big storms c ways to stay safe in a storm 2 What causes a storm? a There is a strong, sudden change in weather. b Air stops moving and changing. c Things fall to Earth from outer space. 3 What sometimes causes fires during thunderstorms? a lightening strikes b hailstones crashing together c loud thunder 4 What happens a few seconds after lightening flashes? a The ground dries up. b Bolts shoot between clouds. c Thunder rumbles. 5 What causes the sound of thunder? a clouds quickly gathering in one place b lightening quickly heating the air c fires crackling where lightening strikes 6 In the sentence "Hail can be the size of a marble or larger than a baseball," what detail does this sentence tell you? a what damaged crops look like b how hailstones get tossed up and down c what hail looks like 7 Which sentence from the article best explains how tornadoes can cause problems for people? a "The winds in a tornado can lift cars off the ground and rip houses apart." b "Thunderstorms sometimes give birth to tornadoes." c "More than 1,000 tornadoes strike the United States each year." 8 What does a tornado watch mean? a A tornado has been seen. b A tornado may strike soon. c A tornado has passed by. 9 What are some effects of a blizzard? a warm temperatures, high winds, and floods b low temperatures, strong winds, and heavy snow c loud thunder, lightening, and large hailstones 10 What do the following sentences tell you about hurricanes? - "Waves wash away boats and houses." "Winds uproot trees and telephones poles." " Rain causes floods." a Hurricanes form over warm water. b The center of a hurricane is called the eye. c Hurricanes are dangerous.
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