What is a Tornado?
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- Q1What is the other name for a tornado?TwistersBlizzardHurricaneTyphoon30s
- Q2How long do most tornadoes last?Less than 10 minutes30 minutesMore than an hour1 hour30s
- Q3What causes the formation of a tornado?Cold dry air meeting warm moist airSnowstormSunny weatherVolcano eruption30s
- Q4Where was the deadliest tornado ever recorded?AustraliaChinaUnited StatesBangladesh30s
- Q5What should you do if you encounter a tornado?Ignore itTake a napGo outside and watchRun to a basement or get under sturdy furniture30s
- Q6How far can tornadoes travel?5 to 10 kilometers500 kilometers100 kilometers1 kilometer30s
- Q7What type of storm is a tornado usually associated with?SupercellsThunderstormsHailstormsBlizzards30s
- Q8What happens when the pointed part of a tornado touches the earth's surface?TouchdownImpactLandingGrounding30s
- Q9What is the main force that fuels a tornado?Warm airWindsDry airCold air30s
- Q10How do scientists classify tornadoes?Static cloudsRapidly rotating columns of airSmooth windsGentle breezes30s