Quizizz: Mega Disaster-Tornadoes

What scale is used to measure the intensity of tornadoes?

• R-scale

• B-scale

• S-scale

• (Fujita) F-scale

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What is a supercell?

• A type of rainstorm

• A type of storm cloud

• A low-pressure system

• A high-pressure system

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What is the primary reason Tornado Alley is prone to tornadoes?

• Mountainous terrain

• Ocean proximity

• Urban heat islands

• Ideal atmospheric conditions

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How are tornadoes rated on the F-scale?

• By their speed

• By the damage they cause

• By their size

• By duration

What does vertical wind shear contribute to in tornado formation?

• Creating rotation

• Reducing moisture

• Decreasing wind speed

• Increasing stability

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What phenomenon precedes many tornadoes, as mentioned in the video?

• Thunderstorms

• Floods

• Earthquakes

• Hailstorms

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What is the purpose of tornado simulators in research?

• Testing building materials

• Predicting tornado paths

• Understanding wind patterns

• Measuring rainfall

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What is a tornado?

• A tornado is a type of ocean current.

• A tornado is a type of cloud formation.

• A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air.

• A tornado is a type of earthquake.

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What are the most tornado-prone areas in the world?

• Tornado Alley

• Hurricane Alley

• Cyclone Corridor

• Typhoon Zone

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What are the safety precautions to take during a tornado?

• Seek shelter in a basement or an interior room on the lowest level of the building.

• Open all the windows in the building to equalize the pressure.

• Take shelter in a vehicle and drive away from the tornado.

• Stay outside and watch the tornado from a safe distance.