
Tornado Formation and Characteristics

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Physics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Lucas Foster
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some of the destructive capabilities of tornadoes?
They can create tsunamis.
They can stop hurricanes.
They can flatten homes and toss vehicles.
They can cause earthquakes.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many tornadoes occur annually in the US?
About 500
About 1000
About 1500
About 2000
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the maximum wind speed that the strongest tornadoes can reach?
400 miles per hour
200 miles per hour
150 miles per hour
300 miles per hour
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the range of widths that tornadoes can have?
A few feet to a mile
A few meters to three miles
A few yards to two and a half miles
A few inches to a mile
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What atmospheric conditions contribute to the formation of tornadoes?
Warm air from the ocean meeting cold air from the mountains
Dry air from the east meeting moist air from the west
Warm moist air from the Gulf meeting dry cool air from the north
Cold air from the south meeting warm air from the north
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does a downdraft from a thunderstorm play in tornado formation?
It disperses the tornado.
It increases the tornado's speed.
It pulls the spinning column of air to the ground.
It stops the tornado from forming.
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