How a Tornado Forms Answer Key

Students read a detailed passage describing the formation of tornadoes within supercell thunderstorms. They learn about wind shear, rotating updrafts, funnel clouds, and the conditions that lead to tornado development. After reading, students answer comprehension questions in complete sentences, demonstrating understanding of key concepts such as air mass collision, instability, and tornado tracking. This activity builds reading comprehension, science literacy, and the ability to explain natural processes clearly.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Reading – Informational Text Comprehension

Science – Tornado Development and Weather Patterns

Writing – Constructing Complete Scientific Responses

Critical Thinking – Explaining Cause-and-Effect in Nature

This worksheet is part of our Tornadoes Worksheets collection.