Tornadoes by Gail Gibbsons

What is a tornado?

• A type of rainstorm

• A rotating column of air

• A type of earthquake

• A snowstorm

What shape is a tornado often described as?

• Square

• Circle

• Funnel

• Triangle

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What is the main color of a tornado?

• Blue

• Green

• Gray

• Red

What is the safest place to be during a tornado?

• In a car

• In a basement

• On a rooftop

• Near a window

What is the scale called that measures tornado intensity?

• Richter Scale

• Fujita Scale

• Beaufort Scale

• Celsius Scale

What kind of weather often precedes a tornado?

• Sunny and clear

• Snowy and cold

• Stormy and windy

• Foggy and calm

What is the term for a tornado that forms over water?

• Waterspout

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

• Cyclone

Which of the following is a sign that a tornado might be coming?

• Clear skies

• A loud, roaring noise

• Falling snow

• Rising temperatures

What should you do if you are outside and cannot find shelter during a tornado?

• Stand still

• Lie flat in a ditch

• Climb a tree

• Run towards the tornado

What is the main cause of a tornado?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Thunderstorms

• Ocean waves