How A Tornado Works

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    The normal shape of a tornado is...

    • Funnel shaped
    • Square shaped
    • Football shaped
    • An octagon
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Explore the dynamics of tornadoes in this engaging quiz titled 'How a Tornado Works'. Learn about their formation, characteristics, and the conditions under which they occur. Assess your understanding of tornado features such as wind speeds, shapes, and precursor weather conditions.

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  • 2. 

    A funnel cloud is...

    • A cloud that produces snow

    • An earthquake causing cloud

    • What a tornado is called before it touches the ground

    • Another name for a hurricane

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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  • 3. 

    A tornado is a wind based event

    • True

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

    • Supercells

    • Supersized

    • Super duper

    • 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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    Most tornadoes have wind speeds between 20-45 mph

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. 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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