Tornadoes

What is the primary reason for the formation of tornadoes in Tornado Alley?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Air mass collisions

• Ocean currents

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What is the main purpose of stricter building codes in Tornado Alley?

• To enhance architectural design

• To ensure safety during tornadoes

• To reduce insurance costs

• To promote tourism

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What should you do to prepare for a tornado?

• Ignore weather alerts

• Have a plan and practice tornado drills

• Leave windows open

• Go for a walk

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What is the best action to take if you are caught outside during a tornado?

• Run in the opposite direction

• Lie flat in a ditch

• Seek shelter in a sturdy building

• Climb a tree

What does a Tornado Watch indicate?

• A tornado has been spotted

• Weather conditions could lead to tornadoes

• A tornado is causing damage

• A tornado has ended

What should you do during a Tornado Watch?

• Ignore the warning

• Go outside to watch the sky

• Be prepared and know your safe location

• Evacuate immediately

What is the main difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning?

• A Watch means a tornado is happening, a Warning means it might happen

• A Watch means conditions are favorable, a Warning means a tornado is occurring or expected

• A Watch means a tornado has ended, a Warning means it is starting

• A Watch means to evacuate, a Warning means to stay put

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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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What is the main reason tornadoes are less common in winter?

• The ground is too cold

• There is less sunlight

• Cold air suppresses thunderstorm development

• Snowfall interferes with their formation

What is the primary condition for the formation of a tornado?

• High atmospheric pressure

• The collision of a cold front with a warm front

• A clear sky with no clouds

• Extremely low humidity

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