Tornadoes and Hurricanes

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What is a vortex?

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An area where air or liquid spins in a circle.

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How long does a hurricane last compared to a tornado?

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A hurricane lasts longer than a tornado.

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What is found in the middle of a hurricane?

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The eye.

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True or False: Most tornadoes happen in spring and summer.

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True.

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How are tornadoes different from hurricanes?

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Tornado winds are more violent and stronger.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What conditions are necessary for a hurricane to form?

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Warm ocean water, moist air, and light winds.

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What scale is used to measure the strength of hurricanes?

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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

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What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

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A watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes; a warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar.

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What is the Fujita Scale?

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A scale that rates the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.