Tornadoes and Hurricanes-P2

How do tornadoes form?

• Tornadoes form due to excessive rainfall in a region.

• Tornadoes form when warm, moist air collides with cold, dry air, creating an unstable atmosphere.

• Tornadoes form when there is no change in atmospheric conditions.

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

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What are the impacts of hurricanes on coastal areas?

• Hurricanes have no impact on coastal areas

• Hurricanes only bring positive effects to coastal areas

• Hurricanes impact coastal areas by causing storm surges, strong winds, heavy rainfall, flooding, property damage, infrastructure destruction, loss of life, and long-term economic impacts.

• Hurricanes only impact inland areas

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What safety measures should be taken during a tornado?

• Open windows to equalize pressure during the tornado

• Stay in a car to outrun the tornado

• Seek shelter in a basement or interior room, cover yourself with a mattress or heavy blankets, and listen to weather updates.

• Run outside to get a better view of the tornado

Compare the characteristics of tornadoes and hurricanes.

• Hurricanes are smaller and more localized than tornadoes.

• Tornadoes are smaller and more localized than hurricanes.

• Tornadoes are more common in coastal areas than hurricanes.

• Hurricanes are formed by cold air masses while tornadoes are formed by warm air masses.

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What are the causes of hurricanes?

• Cold ocean water, dry air, and diverging winds

• High pressure systems, low humidity, and calm weather

• Tectonic plate movement, volcanic activity, and seismic waves

• Warm ocean water, moist air, and converging winds

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Describe the characteristics of a tornado.

• A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud. Tornadoes can have wind speeds exceeding 300 mph and can cause significant damage.

• Tornadoes are always small and harmless.

• Tornadoes only occur in deserts.

• A tornado is a gentle breeze that brings good luck.

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How does the formation of a tornado differ from that of a hurricane?

• Tornadoes form in the winter, while hurricanes form in the summer.

• Tornadoes form over cold ocean waters, while hurricanes form over land.

• Tornadoes form from calm weather conditions, while hurricanes form from strong winds.

• Tornadoes form from severe thunderstorms, while hurricanes form over warm ocean waters.

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