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What is one of the key factors that helps to get tornado winds going?
What is one of the key factors that helps to get tornado winds going?
- The movement of cold air downward
- The absence of wind in the area
- The movement of warm air upward (correct)
- The presence of heavy objects in the storm
What is a necessary condition for tornado winds to form in just the right way?
What is a necessary condition for tornado winds to form in just the right way?
- Absence of strong winds
- Winds that make the air spin in a circle (correct)
- Movement of air in a straight line
- No warm air rising
How fast can tornado winds spin around?
How fast can tornado winds spin around?
- 400 miles per hour
- 300 miles per hour (correct)
- 100 miles per hour
- 200 miles per hour
Apart from spinning around, what other movement do tornadoes exhibit?
Apart from spinning around, what other movement do tornadoes exhibit?
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How long do most tornadoes typically touch the ground for?
How long do most tornadoes typically touch the ground for?
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What atmospheric phenomenon is responsible for creating the initial movement of air that leads to tornado winds?
What atmospheric phenomenon is responsible for creating the initial movement of air that leads to tornado winds?
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How does the movement of air described in the text contribute to tornado formation?
How does the movement of air described in the text contribute to tornado formation?
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What characteristic distinguishes tornado winds from typical car speeds?
What characteristic distinguishes tornado winds from typical car speeds?
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Apart from spinning, what kind of motion do tornadoes exhibit as they move across the ground?
Apart from spinning, what kind of motion do tornadoes exhibit as they move across the ground?
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How long do most tornadoes typically remain in contact with the ground?
How long do most tornadoes typically remain in contact with the ground?
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