Tornadoes

What is a tornado?

• Fast spinning column of air

• Heavy rainstorm with thunder

• Lots of snow in a short amount of time

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True or false: A tornado touches BOTH a thunderstorm cloud and the ground.

• True

• False

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What is another name for a tornado?

• Spinner

• Cloud

• Twister

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How do tornadoes form?

• On a cold, windy day

• When hot and cold air mixes in a thunderstorm

• When it rains really hard

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What does a tornado sound like?

• Birds chirping

• Giant roaring train

• A car horn

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Can you PREDICT when and where a tornado is going to happen?

• yes

• no

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Where are tornadoes most common in the U.S.?

• West Coast

• Middle of the country

• East Coast

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What do storm chasers do?

• Follow big storms around

• Look for things to do

• Follow cars

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What tells people that a tornado is coming and that they should get to a safe place?

• Police officers

• Moving trees

• Tornado Warnings

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Would you want to see a tornado in person?

• Yes

• No

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