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Which of the following is a correct description of a tornado?
Which of the following is a correct description of a tornado?
- A weather system with a high-pressure area in the center
- A violently rotating column of air in contact with a cumulonimbus cloud (correct)
- A whirlwind that originates from a cumulus cloud
- A gentle rotating column of air
What is another name for a tornado?
What is another name for a tornado?
- Cyclone
- Typhoon
- Whirlwind (correct)
- Hurricane
In which direction do winds blow around a tornado in the Northern Hemisphere?
In which direction do winds blow around a tornado in the Northern Hemisphere?
- Counterclockwise (correct)
- Upward
- Clockwise
- Downward
What is the typical size of a tornado?
What is the typical size of a tornado?
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What is the maximum wind speed a tornado can attain?
What is the maximum wind speed a tornado can attain?
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Tornado Characteristics
- A tornado is also known as a twister or cyclone.
- In the Northern Hemisphere, winds blow counterclockwise around a tornado.
- The typical size of a tornado can range from a few feet to hundreds of feet in diameter.
- The maximum wind speed a tornado can attain is up to 300 miles per hour.
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