Tornado Facts! Ultimate Trivia Quiz
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A tornado is a rotating cloud that reaches up to 300mph, and it has the capacity of causing damage to about fifty miles. Most times, tornadoes are accompanied by tropical storms or hurricanes. Have you been reading the site on tornadoes and predictions? Are you the right tornado expert? Find out here by taking this quiz and sharing your results.
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Which state experiences the most tornadoes on average?
- A.
Florida
- B.
Oklahoma
- C.
Texas
- D.
Kansas
Correct Answer
C. TexasExplanation
Texas holds the record for the highest average number of tornadoes per year. Its location in the central part of the United States, where warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico clashes with dry, cold air from the north, creates ideal conditions for the formation of supercell thunderstorms, which are often responsible for producing tornadoes.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the strongest rating a tornado can recieve?
- A.
EF-2
- B.
EF-3
- C.
EF-5
- D.
EF-6
- E.
EF-7
Correct Answer
C. EF-5Explanation
The tornado scale ranges from EF-0 to EF-5Rate this question:
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What is the most common time of day for tornadoes to occur?
- A.
Early morning
- B.
Late morning
- C.
Duration
- D.
Afternoon
- E.
Size of the funnel cloud
- F.
Night
Correct Answer
D. AfternoonExplanation
Tornadoes are most likely to form in the afternoon, particularly between 3 pm and 9 pm. This is because the atmosphere is typically most unstable during this time. The sun has had ample time to heat the ground, causing warm, moist air to rise and create the conditions necessary for thunderstorms, which can spawn tornadoes.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What cloud form is a sign of tornado formation?
- A.
Wall Cloud
- B.
Outflow Band
- C.
Cumulus
- D.
Stratus
- E.
Underside Clouding
Correct Answer
A. Wall CloudExplanation
A lot of tornados will be seen under a lowering of the storm: named a wall cloud. Seeing a wall cloud may suggest rotation in the storm.Rate this question:
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In the event of a tornado, which of the following is the safest place to take shelter?
- A.
2nd Floor Bathroom
- B.
Internal Closet
- C.
Living Room
- D.
Bedroom
- E.
Balcony
Correct Answer
B. Internal ClosetExplanation
An internal closet will protect you from flying debris. A basement or storm shelter is perfered though; It will protect you more than anything.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What should you do if you are caught in the open, and a tornado is present?
- A.
Find a nearby tree
- B.
Lay in an Open field
- C.
Escape to a car
- D.
Lay in a ditch
- E.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
D. Lay in a ditchExplanation
Find a nearby building immediently. If that is not possible, laying in a ditch with your hands over your head is the next best thing.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A car is safe from a tornado.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
NEVER STAY IN A CAR! Cars will be easily flung by a tornados powerful winds.Rate this question:
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What should you NOT do if a tornado is near?
- A.
Take shelter
- B.
Find/Locate Supplies
- C.
Open windows to release pressure
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
C. Open windows to release pressureExplanation
The myth that a tornado's low pressure lifts off building roofs is not true. Opening windows just allows the winds to increase even more.Rate this question:
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- 9.
In which direction do tornados rotate in North America?
- A.
Clockwise
- B.
Counter-Clockwise
- C.
Both
Correct Answer
C. BothExplanation
Both is correct!Rate this question:
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- 10.
Tornados do not strike cities.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Tornados will strike anywhere, wheather there is a city or not!Rate this question:
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