Tornadoes: Nature's Fury

What is the main difference between a funnel and a tornado?

• A funnel is a type of tornado.

• A funnel is a rotating column of air that hasn't touched the ground.

• A funnel is a tornado that has dissipated.

• A funnel is a tornado that has touched the ground.

Where is Tornado Alley located?

• From California to Nevada

• From northern Texas to South Dakota

• From Maine to Vermont

• From Florida to New York

What atmospheric conditions contribute to tornado formation?

• Warm moist air meeting cold dry air

• High pressure systems

• Low humidity and high temperatures

• Calm winds and clear skies

Which type of tornado forms over water?

• Waterspout

• Landspout

• Supercell

• Dust devil

In which direction do tornadoes in the Northern Hemisphere usually spin?

• Clockwise

• Horizontally

• Vertically

• Counterclockwise

What is the strongest category on the Fujita scale?

• F0

• F7

• F5

• F3

What kind of damage can an F3 tornado cause?

• Incredible damage, completely blowing away homes

• Light damage to trees and roofs

• Moderate damage to mobile homes

• Severe damage, overturning trains and lifting cars

What should you do if you see a tornado approaching?

• Stay near windows to watch

• Drive away as fast as possible

• Go outside and take pictures

• Seek shelter in a basement or interior room

Which of the following is NOT an alternative name for a tornado?

• Funnel

• Hurricane

• Cyclone

• Twister

What is the safest place to be during a tornado if you don't have a basement?

• Outside in an open field

• In the attic

• In an interior room without windows

• Near a window