5 Questions
What is the typical shape of a tornado?
Funnel-shaped
What is the primary cause of tornadoes?
Thunderstorms
What is the term used to describe the area where a tornado touches the ground?
Path of destruction
What is the scale used to measure the intensity of tornadoes?
Fujita scale
What is the term used to describe a rotating column of air that touches the ground?
Tornado
Study Notes
Tornado Characteristics
- A typical tornado is shaped like a funnel cloud, narrowing as it touches the ground.
Tornado Formation
- The primary cause of tornadoes is the rotation of warm, moist air near the surface and cooler air above.
Tornado Impact
- The area where a tornado touches the ground is called the "path" or "track".
Tornado Intensity Measurement
- The scale used to measure the intensity of tornadoes is the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale).
Tornado Definition
- A tornado is also known as a rotating column of air that touches the ground.
Explore the world of tornadoes and learn about their typical shapes, primary causes, and intensity measurements. Test your knowledge of these powerful storms and their impact on the ground.
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