Tornadoes

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What is a tornado that forms over water called?

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Waterspout

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What is the strongest category of tornado?

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EF5

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Why is it difficult to predict the exact path of a tornado?

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Tornadoes can change direction suddenly.

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How fast can winds inside a tornado be?

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65-250 miles per hour.

Front

What type of air pressure forms at the poles and brings sunny skies?

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High Air Pressure.

Front

What is the scale used to classify tornadoes based on their intensity?

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Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale).

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What is the main ingredient needed for tornado formation?

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Warm, moist air.

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What type of storm is often associated with tornadoes?

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Supercell.

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What is the funnel shape of a tornado caused by?

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The rotation of air within the storm.

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What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

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A watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes; a warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar.