Tornadoes: Understanding the Basics

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What is the average annual number of tornadoes experienced by the United States?

More than 1,200 (correct)

Around 500

Over 2,000

Less than 100

What is the term for a column of violently rotating air formed during thunderstorms?

Supercell

Cyclone

Tornado (correct)

Twister

In which region of the United States are tornadoes most likely to occur?

The East Coast

Tornado Alley (correct)

The West Coast

The Gulf Coast

When are the conditions most favorable for tornado formation?

During late spring and summer Signup and view all the answers

What is the likelihood of a supercell producing a tornado?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary condition for tornado formation?

Varying wind speeds at different altitudes Signup and view all the answers

How do meteorologists predict tornadoes using Doppler radar technology?

By looking for areas of rotation within a thunderstorm Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated annual damage caused by tornadoes in the United States?

$400 million Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Enhanced Fujita Scale?

To evaluate the degree of damage caused by a tornado Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a tornado's size and path length, and its level of destruction?

Positive correlation Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between path length and tornado intensity?

As path length increases, intensity also increases Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary basis for the Fujita-Pearson (FPP) scale?

Types of damage found in a specific location Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the Fujita-Pearson (FPP) scale and the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale?

The EF Scale incorporates additional damage indicators Signup and view all the answers

What is the wind speed range for an EF3 tornado?

136-165 mph Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest rated tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale?

EF5 Signup and view all the answers

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