I WONDER - What Time Of The Day Are Tornadoes Likely To Happen?

I WONDER - What Time Of The Day Are Tornadoes Likely To Happen?

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Geography, Science

KG - 6th Grade

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Tornadoes are most likely to occur in the late afternoon, specifically between 3:00 and 9:00 PM. This is due to the interaction of cold and hot air during thunderstorms, with the warmest air present in the afternoon, facilitating tornado formation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what time of day are tornadoes most likely to occur?

Early morning

Late afternoon

Midnight

Noon

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which hours are tornadoes most likely to form?

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

3:00 PM to 9:00 PM

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

6:00 AM to 12:00 PM

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes tornadoes to form?

Dry air meeting humid air

Warm air meeting warm air

Cold air meeting warm air

Cold air meeting cold air

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the afternoon conducive to tornado formation?

The air is most humid

The air is driest

The air is warmest

The air is coldest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What weather condition is associated with tornado formation?

Fog

Heatwaves

Thunderstorms

Snowstorms