Safety
What sound do you hear when a Tornado is coming?
A Tornado siren
What are the six types of Tornadoes on the EF scale?
F1,F2,F3,F4,F5,and F6
When on the road and a Tornado hits, do you try to outrun it?
No you can never outrun a Tornado
What is the first step to making a Tornado?
A large thunderstorm occurs in a cumulonimbus cloud
What country do Tornadoes mostly occur?
In the USA
To know if a Tornado is coming, what do you need to listen for on TV?
Weather report warnings
Other than the EF scale what do meteorologists use to measure Tornadoes?
Wind Profilers
During a Tornado what causes the most deaths?
The flying debris
What is the second step of making a Tornado?
A change in wind direction and wind speed causes the air to swirl horizontally
What is the area called where Tornadoes mostly form in the United States?
Tornado alley
To prevent being hit by flying debris, what do you need to do (other than ducking down and staying in a room with no windows.)
Close all your windows
With data and wind speeds what can meteorologists infer?
When and where the Twister will happen, and how strong and long-lasting it will be.
How many people die every year from Tornadoes?
80
What is the third step to making a Tornado?
Ground air pushes against cold air and tips it
What are 4 states that start with a T, O, K, and N in a tornado alley?
Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska.
If you live in or near a Tornado Alley what is the second most important thing to do?
Prepare a family safe room
What kind of computer do you analyze Tornado data?
A supercomputer.
After every single Twister, how much money is there in damage?
$1billon
What is the fourth step of making a Tornado?
The funnel that was created sucks up hot air
Where did the el Reno Tornado happen?(Nebraska Oklahoma Texas)
El Reno, Oklahoma.
What kind of plan do you need to write down for Tornado safety?
A safety plan
How do you measure a Tornado?
With a EF scale (Enchanted Fujita scale.)
How many twisters touch the ground per year?
1,000
What is the last step to making a Tornado?
The funnel gets longer
What areas are believed to be safe from Tornadoes
Nature, Rocky Mountain area.