What is a Tornado?

What is a Tornado?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Social Studies, Biology, Geography

1st - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the unpredictable nature of weather, focusing on tornadoes, which are powerful and fast-spinning columns of air. It explains how tornadoes form from thunderstorms when cold, dry air meets warm, wet air. Tornadoes are most common in the United States and are studied by meteorologists and storm chasers to better predict and prepare for them. The video highlights the importance of understanding tornadoes to improve safety and weather prediction.

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1.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the conditions that lead to the formation of a tornado?

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2.

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3 mins • 1 pt

How do tornado winds compare to hurricane winds?

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the characteristics of tornadoes that make them unpredictable.

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3 mins • 1 pt

In which region of the United States are tornadoes most commonly found?

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What role do meteorologists play in relation to tornadoes?

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