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What is the average annual number of tornadoes experienced by the United States?
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?
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?
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?
When are the conditions most favorable for tornado formation?
What is the likelihood of a supercell producing a tornado?
What is the likelihood of a supercell producing a tornado?
What is the primary condition for tornado formation?
What is the primary condition for tornado formation?
How do meteorologists predict tornadoes using Doppler radar technology?
How do meteorologists predict tornadoes using Doppler radar technology?
What is the estimated annual damage caused by tornadoes in the United States?
What is the estimated annual damage caused by tornadoes in the United States?
What is the purpose of the Enhanced Fujita Scale?
What is the purpose of the Enhanced Fujita Scale?
What is the relationship between a tornado's size and path length, and its level of destruction?
What is the relationship between a tornado's size and path length, and its level of destruction?
What is the relationship between path length and tornado intensity?
What is the relationship between path length and tornado intensity?
What was the primary basis for the Fujita-Pearson (FPP) scale?
What was the primary basis for the Fujita-Pearson (FPP) scale?
What is the primary difference between the Fujita-Pearson (FPP) scale and the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale?
What is the primary difference between the Fujita-Pearson (FPP) scale and the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale?
What is the wind speed range for an EF3 tornado?
What is the wind speed range for an EF3 tornado?
What is the highest rated tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale?
What is the highest rated tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale?
