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1
What is another name for tornadoes?
Twisters
Cyclones
Hurricanes
Typhoons
28% got this right
Tornadoes are also known as twisters.
2
What is the maximum speed tornado winds can reach?
300 —
480
— 581
km/hr
45% got this right
Tornado winds can reach speeds of around 480km an hour.
3
What are scientists who study tornadoes often called?
Storm chasers
Climate experts
Meteorologists
Weather analysts
45% got this right
People who follow and study tornadoes are often called storm chasers.
4
Which items are essential in a tornado-safe room?
Food
Books
Television
Toys
50% got this right
People prepare safe rooms with essentials like food and blankets.
5
What are tornadoes that occur over water called?
Waterspouts
Cyclones
Gustnadoes
Typhoons
64% got this right
Tornadoes over water are called waterspouts.
6
What causes horizontal spinning air currents in storm clouds?
Wind direction change
Humidity increase
Pressure rise
Temperature drop
64% got this right
A change in wind direction causes horizontal spinning air currents.
7
What is the first step in tornado formation?
Horizontal spinning
Funnel formation
Ground contact
Vertical spinning
33% got this right
Horizontal spinning air currents are the first step in tornado formation.
8
What should people do if a tornado alert is given?
Stay indoors
Call friends
Drive away
Go outside
64% got this right
People stay indoors and keep away from windows during a tornado alert.
9
What can the most violent tornadoes do?
Damage houses
Cause floods
Create earthquakes
Start fires
50% got this right
The most violent tornadoes can damage houses and lift cars.
10
Who can predict when and where tornadoes might occur?
Meteorologists
Astronomers
Biologists
Geologists
38% got this right
Meteorologists can predict tornado occurrences.
11
What happens when a tornado funnel reaches the ground?
It becomes a tornado
It becomes a hurricane
It dissipates
It stops spinning
50% got this right
A funnel becomes a tornado when it reaches the ground.
12
What is a common activity for people who study tornadoes?
Storm chasing
Cloud watching
Rain measuring
Wind recording
67% got this right
Storm chasing is a common activity for tornado researchers.
