Tornadoes Quiz

What is a tornado?

• A large ocean wave

• A rapidly spinning column of air that touches the ground

• A type of earthquake

How does a tornado form?

• When warm, moist air meets cool, dry air

• When two hurricanes collide

• When the ground shakes violently

The area where the air spins very quickly is called a ............

• The eye

• The vortex

• The core

What is the wind speed range of a tornado?

• 10-50 km/h

• 500 km/ hr

• 600-1000 km/h

What is the safest place to be during a tornado?

• Near a window

• In a basement or interior room

• Outside in an open field

What is one effect of a tornado?

• It causes earthquakes

• It destroys buildings and uproots trees

• It creates large ocean waves

How wide can a tornado be?

• A few meters

• Hundreds of meters

• Thousands of kilometers

What is the main difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

• Tornadoes are smaller and cover less area

• Tornadoes are larger and cover more area

• Tornadoes only happen over water

What is a vortex?

• A type of storm cloud

• The area of a tornado

• A tool used to measure wind speed

What should you avoid during a tornado?

• High buildings and windows

• Staying indoors

• Going to a basement