Tornado Basics: Understanding the Dangers of Tornadoes

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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?

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?

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?

Moving back and forth across the ground Signup and view all the answers

How long do most tornadoes typically touch the ground for?

A few minutes Signup and view all the answers

What atmospheric phenomenon is responsible for creating the initial movement of air that leads to tornado winds?

Convergence of warm and cold air Signup and view all the answers

How does the movement of air described in the text contribute to tornado formation?

It generates a circular air flow Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic distinguishes tornado winds from typical car speeds?

Higher speed Signup and view all the answers

Apart from spinning, what kind of motion do tornadoes exhibit as they move across the ground?

Horizontal motion Signup and view all the answers

How long do most tornadoes typically remain in contact with the ground?

A few minutes Signup and view all the answers

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What is one of the key factors that helps to get tornado winds going?

What is a necessary condition for tornado winds to form in just the right way?

How fast can tornado winds spin around?

Apart from spinning around, what other movement do tornadoes exhibit?

How long do most tornadoes typically touch the ground for?

What atmospheric phenomenon is responsible for creating the initial movement of air that leads to tornado winds?

How does the movement of air described in the text contribute to tornado formation?

What characteristic distinguishes tornado winds from typical car speeds?

Apart from spinning, what kind of motion do tornadoes exhibit as they move across the ground?

How long do most tornadoes typically remain in contact with the ground?

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