Tornado Trivia
In this quiz, you will be tested on how storms are classified, how these storms are tracked and monitored, and the instruments used for this storm. At the end there will be some fun facts. Good luck!
- 1.
What scale measures the wind speed of a tornado?
- A.
Beaufort Scale
- B.
Richter Scale
- C.
Saffir-Simpson Scale
- D.
Fujita Scale
- E.
VEI Scale
Correct Answer
D. Fujita Scale -
- 2.
Which tornado causes the least damage?
- A.
F0
- B.
F1
- C.
F2
- D.
F3
- E.
F4
Correct Answer
A. F0Explanation
F0 tornadoes cause the least damage. Cars are pushed to the side of the road, and mobile homes are knocked over.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How are tornadoes tracked and monitored?
- A.
Doppler radar
- B.
Global Positioning System
- C.
Barometer
- D.
Hygrometer
- E.
Anemometer
Correct Answer
A. Doppler radarExplanation
The Doppler radar looks for traces of bad weather which indicate the coming of a tornado. It also updates weather stations of its findings every six minutes.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What are American tornadoes called?
Correct Answer
Twisters - 5.
About how many tornadoes strike the United States annually?
- A.
134
- B.
3450
- C.
8766
- D.
140
- E.
800
Correct Answer
E. 800 -
- 6.
What does the Beaufort Scale measure?
- A.
Density of Clouds
- B.
Wind Force
- C.
Wind Speed
- D.
Wind Damage
- E.
Earthquakes
Correct Answer
B. Wind Force -
- 7.
What is NOT an aspect of a tornado?
- A.
Funnel
- B.
Clouds
- C.
Wind
- D.
Thunder
- E.
Flooding
Correct Answer
E. Flooding -
- 8.
Where do tornadoes usually occur in the United States?
- A.
Tornado Alley
- B.
Appalachian Mountains
- C.
Beaches along the East Coast
- D.
Canada
- E.
Rocky Mountains
Correct Answer
A. Tornado Alley -
- 9.
What instrument is NOT used for this storm?
- A.
Stationary Doppler radar
- B.
Weather balloons
- C.
Mobile Doppler radar
- D.
Computerized weather maps
- E.
Seismoscope
Correct Answer
E. Seismoscope -
- 10.
What is one effect of faster winds in tornadoes?
- A.
Broken tree branches
- B.
Stable homes ripped from ground
- C.
Cars pulled to side of road
Correct Answer
B. Stable homes ripped from ground -
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