How A Tornado Works

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This quiz will test your knowledge of tornadoes.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    A tornado is a wind based event

    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    A tornado is a wind-based event because it is a violent and rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cumulonimbus cloud. The strong winds within a tornado can cause significant damage to structures and the environment. Therefore, it is accurate to say that a tornado is a wind-based event.

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  • 2. 

    Most tornadoes have wind speeds between 20-45 mph

    • A. 

      True

    • B. 

      False

    Correct Answer
    B. False
    Explanation
    The statement is false because most tornadoes have wind speeds much higher than 20-45 mph. Tornadoes are known for their violent and destructive nature, with wind speeds typically ranging from 65-110 mph or even higher. Therefore, the given statement is incorrect.

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  • 3. 

    A funnel cloud is...

    • A. 

      A cloud that produces snow

    • B. 

      An earthquake causing cloud

    • C. 

      What a tornado is called before it touches the ground

    • D. 

      Another name for a hurricane

    Correct Answer
    C. What a tornado is called before it touches the ground
    Explanation
    A funnel cloud is the term used to describe a tornado that has not yet touched the ground. It is a rotating, cone-shaped cloud that extends from the base of a thunderstorm towards the ground. Funnel clouds are often associated with severe weather conditions and can be a precursor to the formation of a tornado. Once a funnel cloud makes contact with the ground, it becomes a tornado.

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  • 4. 

    The normal shape of a tornado is...

    • A. 

      Funnel shaped

    • B. 

      Square shaped

    • C. 

      Football shaped

    • D. 

      An octagon

    Correct Answer
    A. Funnel shaped
    Explanation
    A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud. It typically has a narrow, funnel-shaped appearance, with a wide base and a tapering top. The funnel shape is formed as the rotating air rises and condenses, creating a visible vortex. This shape allows the tornado to efficiently channel and concentrate its destructive power. Therefore, the correct answer is funnel shaped.

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  • 5. 

    Tornadoes normally form from a class of thunderstorms called...

    • A. 

      Supercells

    • B. 

      Supersized

    • C. 

      Super duper

    • D. 

      Cellulare

    Correct Answer
    A. Supercells
    Explanation
    Tornadoes normally form from a class of thunderstorms called supercells. Supercells are large, powerful thunderstorms that have a rotating updraft. These storms are characterized by a persistent, rotating updraft called a mesocyclone, which provides the necessary conditions for tornado formation. Supercells are capable of producing severe weather, including large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. The rotation within a supercell allows for the development of a strong, low-level mesocyclone, which can then produce a tornado. Tornadoes are most commonly associated with supercell thunderstorms, making supercells the correct answer.

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