Differences Between Hurricanes and Tornadoes

What is the primary focus of the introduction section?

• The role of meteorologists in predicting storms

• The economic impact of natural disasters

• The severity and dangers of hurricanes and tornadoes

• The history of hurricanes and tornadoes

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How are hurricanes defined?

• As rotating columns of air

• As tropical cyclones with sustained winds over 74 miles per hour

• As storms that form from the ground up

• As weather phenomena that occur only in the northern hemisphere

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What is a key characteristic of tornadoes?

• They have a clearly defined center

• They form from the ground up

• They are symmetrical

• They travel horizontally

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What is a significant difference in the formation of hurricanes and tornadoes?

• Both form vertically

• Tornadoes form vertically, hurricanes horizontally

• Hurricanes form vertically, tornadoes horizontally

• Both form horizontally

Why are tornadoes harder to prepare for?

• They only occur in the southern hemisphere

• They form over several days

• They can form within minutes

• They are always accompanied by rain

Which country experiences the highest number of tornadoes per area?

• Australia

• Canada

• Netherlands

• United States

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What was the deadliest tornado in US history?

• Tri-State Tornado

• Joplin Tornado

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Sandy

What was a major factor in the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina?

• Rapid formation of the storm

• Engineering flaws in the flood protection system

• Lack of rain

• Formation in the northern hemisphere

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How long did the Tri-State Tornado last?

• One hour

• Three and a half hours

• One week

• One day

What is the key deciding factor in determining which is worse between hurricanes and tornadoes?

• Formation process

• Frequency

• Wind speed

• Size and scale