Tornadoes

Which of the following is NOT another name for a tornado?

• Cyclones

• Wind twist

• Waterspouts

• Twister

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Which is NOT true of tornadoes?

• Most tornadoes are local storms.

• Typical tornadoes are 400-500 feet wide.

• Tornado winds generally range from 20-50 miles per hour.

• Tornadoes can last for a few minutes to an hour or more.

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What is the first step in the birth of a tornado?

• dark sky

• thunderstorm

• high wind

• rain

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The most violent tornadoes are capable of tremendous destruction with wind speeds of up to 100 mph.

• True
• False

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In an average year, 1000 tornadoes are reported nationwide.

• True
• False

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Most tornadoes form from thunderstorms. You need warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and cool, dry air from Alaska

• True
• False

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Where do most tornadoes in the United States happen?

• the mountains

• the beaches

• the middle of the country

• all big cities

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What is a tornado shaped like?

• square

• funnel

• clouds

• a swirl with an eye in the middle

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Tornadoes are dangerous because they can...

(select all)

• destroy houses

• flip over cars

• cause earthquakes

• lift objects into the air

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Which of the following is a safe place to go during a tornado?

• basement or underground shelter

• in a car

• in a room with lots of windows

• under a bed or desk