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?

    <p>During late spring and summer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likelihood of a supercell producing a tornado?

    <p>20%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary condition for tornado formation?

    <p>Varying wind speeds at different altitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do meteorologists predict tornadoes using Doppler radar technology?

    <p>By looking for areas of rotation within a thunderstorm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>$400 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Enhanced Fujita Scale?

    <p>To evaluate the degree of damage caused by a tornado</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Positive correlation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between path length and tornado intensity?

    <p>As path length increases, intensity also increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Types of damage found in a specific location</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The EF Scale incorporates additional damage indicators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the wind speed range for an EF3 tornado?

    <p>136-165 mph</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>EF5</p> Signup and view all the answers

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