Tornadoes Quiz

What type of cloud is typically associated with the formation of tornadoes?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the typical wind speed range for an EF-3 tornado?

• 136-165 MPH

• 65-85 MPH

• 166-200 MPH

• 111-135 MPH

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which type of tornado forms over water?

• Waterspout

• Gustnado

• Landspout

• Supercell

In which area do most tornadoes occur in the United States?

• Tornado Valley

• Hurricane Alley

• Tornado Alley

• Cyclone Zone

What is the Enhanced Fujita scale used for?

• Classifying cloud types

• Categorizing tornadoes by wind speed and damage

• Measuring earthquake intensity

• Predicting hurricane paths

What is a tornado called when it has more than one spinning tube of air?

• Landspout

• Gustnado

• Multiple vortex

• Supercell

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the average travel speed of a tornado?

• 70 miles per hour

• 10 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

What does a tornado 'watch' mean?

• A tornado has been spotted

• A tornado is happening right now

• Weather conditions are favorable for a tornado

• A tornado has dissipated

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is another name for a tornado?

• Twister

• Hurricane

• Monsoon

• Blizzard

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What color can tornadoes appear to be?

• Only black

• Only gray

• Only white

• Various colors depending on the environment