Understanding Tornadoes

The video explores tornadoes, focusing on their formation, impact, and prediction challenges. It highlights the United States as a hotspot for tornadoes and discusses the role of supercells and wind shear in their formation. Research efforts like VORTEX aim to improve prediction models. The video also covers tornado ratings, records, and notable events, emphasizing technological advancements in forecasting. It concludes with a discussion on media coverage and bias in reporting tornadoes.

Which country experiences the highest number of tornadoes annually?

• Australia

• India

• United States

• Brazil

What is the primary weather system associated with the formation of tornadoes?

• Cyclone

• Monsoon

• Supercell

• Hurricane

What is the term for the difference in wind speed and direction at different altitudes?

• Wind tunnel

• Wind vortex

• Wind drift

• Wind shear

What was the name of the research project launched by NOAA to study tornado formation?

• Vortex

• Cyclone Study

• Tornado Watch

• Storm Tracker

Which scale is used to classify tornadoes based on the damage they cause?

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Richter Scale

• Beaufort Scale

• Enhanced Fujita Scale

What was the deadliest tornado in U.S. history?

• Bridge Creek Tornado

• El Reno Tornado

• 2011 Super Outbreak

• Tri-State Tornado

What is the main challenge in predicting tornadoes?

• Infrequent occurrence

• Unpredictable wind patterns

• Lack of technology

• Their small size

Who was the storm chaser known for his contributions to tornado research?

• Tim Samaras

• Jim Cantore

• Reed Timmer

• Josh Wurman

What technology is used to track storms and assess tornado risk?

• Doppler radar

• Seismograph

• Anemometer

• Barometer

What is the potential benefit of increasing the resolution of tornado prediction models?

• Improved hurricane tracking

• Better rainfall predictions

• More accurate temperature readings

• Longer warning times