Tornado Trivia

How do tornadoes form?

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

• Tornadoes form when there is no collision between warm and cold air masses.

• Tornadoes form due to excessive rainfall in a region.

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

What are some common warning signs of an approaching tornado?

• Small raindrops

• Sunny sky

• Quiet atmosphere

• Dark sky, large hail, loud roar, rotating cloud

How do tornadoes impact communities?

• Tornadoes impact communities through destruction, injuries, loss of life, displacement, and disruption of essential services.

• Tornadoes impact communities by bringing good luck and prosperity.

• Tornadoes impact communities by creating a sense of unity and happiness.

• Tornadoes impact communities through rainbows and unicorns.

What is the Enhanced Fujita Scale used for in relation to tornadoes?

• It is used to measure the wind speed of tornadoes

• It is used to classify the size of tornadoes

• It is used to predict the formation of tornadoes

• It is used to rate the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.

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

• A tornado watch indicates imminent threat, while a tornado warning indicates favorable conditions.

• A tornado watch means there is no threat, while a tornado warning means there is a possible threat.

• A tornado watch indicates favorable conditions, while a tornado warning indicates an imminent threat.

• A tornado watch is issued after a tornado warning, while a tornado warning is issued before a tornado watch.

What are some safety tips to follow during a tornado?

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

• Open windows to equalize pressure

• Stand outside to watch the tornado

• Drive towards the tornado to get a closer look

What are some ways communities can prepare for tornadoes?

• Ignore weather alerts and continue with daily activities

• Leave windows open during a tornado warning

• Disregard the need for a safe room or shelter

• Create an emergency plan, build a safe room or shelter, stay informed through weather alerts, practice tornado drills, and secure outdoor objects.

What are some technological advancements in tornado detection and warning systems?

• Walkie-talkies, flashlights, batteries

• Compasses, telescopes, microscopes

• Doppler radar, dual-polarization radar, numerical weather prediction models, satellites

• Thermometers, barometers, wind vanes

How do tornadoes affect the environment?

• Tornadoes can cause deforestation, destroy habitats, alter landscapes, and spread debris.

• Tornadoes help promote biodiversity

• Tornadoes have no impact on the environment

• Tornadoes reduce pollution levels

What are some historical tornado events that had a significant impact on communities?

• Mount St. Helens Eruption of 1980

• Tri-State Tornado of 1925, Joplin Tornado of 2011, Moore Tornado of 1999

• San Francisco Earthquake of 1906

• Hurricane Katrina of 2005