Chp 20 - Severe Weather - Tornadoes and Hurricanes

What kind of tornado do tornadoes form from?

• Cumulus

• Nimbostratus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

• Cirrocumulus

When can tornadoes form?

• January - March

• April - June

• July - September

• October - December

• Any month of the year

When are tornadoes most likely to form?

• January - March

• April - June

• July - September

• October - December

• Any month of the year

What season are tornadoes least likely?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

What is the location in the US called where most tornadoes happen?

• Tornado Central

• Tornado Alley

• Tornado City

• Tornado Valley

• None of the above

Where in the United States are tornadoes least common?

• West coast

• Midwest

• East coast

• Southern United States

What month are tornadoes most common?

• April

• May

• June

• July

• August

When are you most likely to have a significant tornado?

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

• Summer

• All are equal

What are the top 3 states for tornado formation?

• Texas

• Oklahoma

• Nebraska

• Kansas

• Illinois

Over half of wall clouds produce tornadoes.

• True

• False

• Depends on your location