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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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