Tornadoes

What is a tornado?

• A tornado is a type of ocean current.

• A tornado is a type of cloud formation.

• A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air.

• A tornado is a type of earthquake.

How are tornadoes formed?

• Tornadoes are formed when warm, dry air collides with cold, moist air.

• Tornadoes are formed when warm, moist air collides with warm, dry air.

• Tornadoes are formed when cold, moist air collides with warm, dry air.

• Tornadoes are formed when warm, moist air collides with cold, dry air.

What are the different stages of a tornado?

• beginning, climax, and conclusion

• start, middle, and end

• development, peak, and dissipation

• formation, mature, and decay

What is the Enhanced Fujita Scale used for?

• Measuring the intensity of hurricanes based on wind speed.

• Measuring the intensity of earthquakes based on magnitude.

• Measuring the intensity of wildfires based on the area burned.

• Measuring the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.

What are the typical wind speeds of a tornado?

• 100 mph to 150 mph

• 20 mph to 50 mph

• 65 mph to over 200 mph

• 300 mph to 400 mph

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

• A tornado watch means that a tornado has been confirmed, while a tornado warning means that a tornado is possible.

• A tornado watch and a tornado warning are the same thing.

• A tornado watch means that weather conditions are favorable for the formation of tornadoes, while a tornado warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar.

• A tornado watch means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar, while a tornado warning means that weather conditions are favorable for the formation of tornadoes.

What are the most tornado-prone areas in the world?

• Tornado Alley

• Hurricane Alley

• Cyclone Corridor

• Typhoon Zone

What are the safety precautions to take during a tornado?

• Seek shelter in a basement or an interior room on the lowest level of the building.

• Open all the windows in the building to equalize the pressure.

• Take shelter in a vehicle and drive away from the tornado.

• Stay outside and watch the tornado from a safe distance.

What are the signs that a tornado is approaching?

• Dark sky, large hail, loud roar, visible funnel cloud

• Foggy conditions, light drizzle, cool temperature, calm winds

• Sunny sky, light breeze, clear visibility, gentle rain

• Strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, calm conditions

Can tornadoes occur at night?

• Only in certain regions

• Yes

• Only during the day

• No