Fujita's Tornado Research Insights

In 1957, a tornado struck Fargo, North Dakota, prompting researcher Fujita to study its patterns. He collected photos and eyewitness accounts, creating a comprehensive narrative of the tornado's lifecycle. Fujita introduced terms like 'wall cloud' and 'supercell' and concluded that tornadoes result from organized conditions, paving the way for future research.

What was the immediate impact of the tornado on Fargo, North Dakota?

• It caused a flood.

• It affected around 100 blocks.

• It led to a heatwave.

• It resulted in a snowstorm.

Who did Fujita collaborate with to gather information about the tornado?

• Local farmers

• A local TV weatherman

• The police department

• A university professor

How many images of the storm did Fujita collect?

• 50

• 100

• 200

• 300

What was Fujita able to create from the photographs he collected?

• A new type of camera

• A single narrative of the tornado

• A map of North Dakota

• A weather forecast

What did Fujita name the rotating 'parent' cloud of a tornado?

• Tail cloud

• Supercell thunderstorm

• Collar cloud

• Wall cloud

Which term describes the low hanging cloud that is the rotating updraft portion of the storm?

• Supercell

• Tail cloud

• Collar cloud

• Wall cloud

What is the collar cloud?

• A cloud that appears after a storm

• A cloud that signals the end of a tornado

• A cloud that forms a ring around the wall cloud

• A cloud that forms at the base of a tornado

What did Fujita's research conclude about the nature of tornadoes?

• They result from well-organized conditions.

• They are caused by human activity.

• They are a myth.

• They are completely random.

What was Fujita's determination after proving tornadoes could be studied?

• To write a book about his life

• To stop studying tornadoes

• To unlock the mysteries of severe storms

• To move to a different field

Which of the following terms was NOT introduced by Fujita's study?

• Rain cloud

• Wall cloud

• Collar cloud

• Tail cloud