Twisters Vocab 1

Can a tornado destroy an entire town?

• Yes

• No

A word meaning “whole or total”.

• entire

• region

• occur

Do all thunderstorms develop into tornadoes?

• Yes

• No

To grow into a more mature state is to what?

• occur

• develop

• generate

Is there severe wind in a tornado?

• Yes

• No

Do tornadoes happen more often in certain regions of the United States?

• Yes

• No

Are there specific actions you should take when a tornado occurs?

• Yes

• No

Are tornadoes ranked on a numerical scale?

• Yes

• No

Can a tornado’s base span 5 miles?

• Yes

• No

Are tornadoes generated when warm, moist air meets cool, dry air?

• Yes

• No