Understanding Tornadoes: History and Detection

What was one of the early theories about how tornadoes formed?

• They were caused by a central vacuum.

• They were created by alien technology.

• They were formed by volcanic eruptions.

• They were a result of ocean currents.

Why did the Weather Bureau avoid mentioning tornadoes in forecasts during the late 1800s to 1930s?

• They lacked the technology to detect tornadoes.

• They were not aware of tornadoes.

• They believed tornadoes were not dangerous.

• They thought it would cause public panic.

What was a common misconception about tornado wind speeds found in encyclopedias?

• They were slower than a gentle breeze.

• They were as fast as the speed of sound.

• They were unpredictable and varied greatly.

• They were faster than the speed of light.

What significant advancement in tornado detection occurred by 1953?

• The development of tornado-proof buildings.

• The ability to see tornado-producing storms on radar.

• The use of satellites to track tornadoes.

• The invention of the barometer.

How did Dr. Fujita contribute to the understanding of tornadoes?

• He created a network of tornado shelters.

• He invented the first tornado warning system.

• He discovered tornadoes were caused by climate change.

• He developed a scale to measure tornado intensity.