Nat Geo - Tornados 101

Which country reports the highest number of tornadoes annually?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• Australia

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What is a key component in the formation of tornadoes?

• Uniform wind speeds

• Low humidity levels

• Presence of both high and low pressure air

• High temperature

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What does EF0 represent on the Enhanced Fujita Scale?

• Moderate damage

• No damage

• Total destruction

• The weakest tornadoes

What was the wind speed of the 1999 Oklahoma City tornado?

• Over 200 miles per hour

• Exactly 300 miles per hour

• Over 300 miles per hour

• Under 100 miles per hour

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How do meteorologists help communities prepare for tornadoes?

• Preventing tornadoes from forming

• Building tornado-proof shelters

• Forecasting possible tornadic events

• By evacuating towns

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