Let’s go through each sentence one by one and check if it’s true or false based on the passage.
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Sentence 1: “Tornados are often caused by blizzards.”
The passage says:
> “These are often caused by a thunderstorm.”
Blizzards are snowstorms — they’re cold and happen in winter. Tornados usually come from thunderstorms, which are warm-weather storms with lightning and heavy rain. So this sentence is
false.
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Sentence 2: “The center of a tornado is called the funnel.”
The passage says:
> “...this makes it look like a large cloud within the funnel - the center of the tornado.”
So yes — the funnel *is* the center. This sentence is
true.
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Sentence 3: “A tornado can last for many days.”
The passage says:
> “A tornado typically only lasts for between 1-10 minutes...”
That’s super short — not even an hour, let alone days! So this sentence is
false.
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Sentence 4: “Tornados move slowly across the ground.”
The passage says:
> “They can also move quickly, with a forward speed of up to 70 miles per hour. That’s faster than most cars travel on the highway!”
70 mph is very fast — definitely not slow. So this sentence is
false.
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Final Answer:
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of tornadoes worksheets.
