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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?
What is another name for a tornado?
What is another name for a tornado?
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?
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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Study Notes
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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Test your knowledge about tornadoes and their characteristics with this informative quiz. Learn about the formation, types, and terminology associated with these powerful rotating columns of air. Challenge yourself and become an expert on tornadoes!
