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Why do meteorologists and scientists study tornadoes?

• To chase storms for fun

• To take pictures from a safe distance

• To appreciate the beauty of tornadoes

• To understand how and when tornadoes form

What is the main mission of tornado expert Tim Samaras and his team?

• To get close to tornadoes and deploy pressure probes

• To study hurricanes instead of tornadoes

• To take pictures of tornadoes from a distance

• To run away from tornadoes

Why does Samaras keep six weather probes ready to deploy?

• To study the clouds around the tornado

• To measure various aspects of the tornado

• To take pictures of the storm

• To fly into the tornado

What is the purpose of having a photographer like Carsten Peter on a tornado chase?

• To study the storm from a distance

• To take pictures of the team members

• To drive the car at high speeds

• To capture images from inside a tornado

What conditions are necessary for tornado formation?

• Snowfall in the region

• No wind in the area

• Warm humid air colliding with cooler dry air

• Sunny and clear skies

Where do the majority of tornadoes in the US form?

• Desert regions

• Tornado Alley in the central plains

• Coastal regions

• Mountainous areas

What challenges did the team face during their journey to find tornadoes?

• No storms forming during the chase

• Lack of equipment

• Easy access to tornado locations

• Long days and nights of waiting for storms

What surprising data did the probe that survived the Manchester tornado provide?

• Tornadoes are not as destructive as believed

• Tornadoes are easy to predict

• Barometric pressure inside a tornado drops further than expected

• Tornadoes only form in specific regions