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Which of the following is the main cause of a tornado?
Which of the following is the main cause of a tornado?
- Strong winds (correct)
- Volcanic eruption
- Earthquake
- Heavy rain
What is the Chinese term for tornado?
What is the Chinese term for tornado?
- Typhoon
- Long Juan Feng (correct)
- Hurricane
- Monsoon
What is the shape of a tornado?
What is the shape of a tornado?
- Triangle
- Spiral
- Cylinder
- Cone (correct)
Which of the following is the primary cause of a tornado?
Which of the following is the primary cause of a tornado?
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What is the most common shape of a tornado?
What is the most common shape of a tornado?
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What is the approximate wind speed range of a tornado?
What is the approximate wind speed range of a tornado?
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Study Notes
Tornadoes
- The main cause of a tornado is wind shear, which occurs when there is a significant change in wind speed or direction with height.
Terminology
- The Chinese term for tornado is longjuanfeng.
Structure
- The shape of a tornado is typically funnel-shaped, with the funnel cloud extending from the base of the thunderstorm to the ground.
Formation
- The primary cause of a tornado is the combination of moisture, warm air near the surface, and cold air above.
Characteristics
- The most common shape of a tornado is funnel-shaped.
- The approximate wind speed range of a tornado is 65-300 mph (105-483 kph).
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Test your knowledge about tornadoes and learn more about how they are formed, their Chinese term, and their unique shape. Answer these questions and see how much you know about these powerful and destructive natural phenomena.
