What is another name for a tornado?

Tornadoes: Nature's Fury

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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hurricane
Twister
Cyclone
Storm
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of storm is a tornado formed under?
Hurricanes
Cyclones
Thunderstorms
Supercells
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when cold dry air meets warm moist air?
It creates stability
It creates instability
It forms a hurricane
It forms a cyclone
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term used when the pointed part of a tornado touches the earth's surface?
Strike
Touchdown
Landing
Impact
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are scientists interested in studying tornadoes?
Because they cause no harm
Because they are easy to predict
Because of their destructive nature
Because they are rare
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the typical duration of most tornadoes?
Several hours
Less than 10 minutes
30 minutes
1 hour
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How far do most tornadoes travel before vanishing?
50-100 kilometers
20-30 kilometers
5-10 kilometers
1-2 kilometers
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