Tornadoes Quiz

What is the main cause of wind that creates tornadoes?

• High and low pressure air

• Humidity level

• Temperature difference

• Solar radiation

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Which country has the most tornadoes based on land size?

• Canada

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Australia

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What is the classification of tornadoes based on a system called?

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Richter Scale

• Beaufort Scale

• Enhanced Fujita Scale

What is the wind speed range for EF5 tornadoes?

• 86 to 110 miles per hour

• 65 to 85 miles per hour

• 111 to 135 miles per hour

• Exceeding 200 miles per hour

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Which type of tornadoes form within supercells, the most powerful class of thunderstorms?

• Supercell tornadoes

• Landspouts

• Waterspouts

• Non-supercell tornadoes

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What is the main ingredient for creating a tornado?

• Hailstorm

• Updraft

• Snowfall

• Rainfall

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What is the average number of tornadoes reported annually in the United States?

• Less than 100

• Around 500

• Over 1,000

• Over 2,000

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Which type of tornadoes are smaller and weaker and form within non-supercell storms?

• Non-supercell tornadoes

• Waterspouts

• Landspouts

• Supercell tornadoes

What is the main factor used to classify tornadoes on the Enhanced Fujita Scale?

• Color of the tornado

• Sound produced by the tornado

• Damage caused by the tornado

• Size of the tornado

What is the main purpose of meteorologists monitoring storm fronts in high-risk areas?

• To create tornadoes

• To cause destruction

• To forecast possible tornadic events

• To increase damages to neighborhoods

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