occurs !
Do tornadoes happen in Kansas?
Yes! It is very common.
True!!!
What is the main cause of tornadoes?
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS!
What can you do as preparation for whenever a tornado watch comes on?
Check supplies and safe room and discuss emergency plans with your household!
When was the last time we had an EF4 tornado in Georgia?
a. 2011
b. 2008
c. 2020
d. 2021
a.! 2011!!
Where are tornadoes most common?
The Great Plains of the central United States, also known as tornado VALLEY! (Kansas, Oklahoma,+ Texas are common.
Most tornadoes happen between the months of November-January (winter) !!
FALSE! They happen in the spring and summer months and hit their peak in May and June!
What kind of air in thunderstorms is prone to having tornadoes?
Warm, moist, unstable air along and ahead of cold fronts!
What floor of a sturdy building should you go to during a tornado warning for safety?
The lowest floor of a sturdy builidng!
How long do violent tornadoes last?
a. 2 MILLION HOURS
b. More than an hour!
c. More than 30 mins!
B.!! More than an hour!
Would you say Georgia is very prone in all parts for tornadoes?
Yes, Georgia is very prone to tornadoes.
Strong tornadoes last for usually only 20 minutes and up.
TRUE!
What are 2 things that happen in thunderstorms that can cause tornadoes?
Large hail and damaging winds in thunderstorms !!
What is something in your home you should stay away from during a tornado warning?
WINDOWS!
What is the scale that measures tornado intensity?
Choices:
a) EF SCALE
b) EB SCALE
c) AF SCALE
a!! EF SCALE!
What are two of the highest concentrations of tornadoes outside the U.S.?
Argentina and Bangladesh!
Violent tornadoes have winds up to 200 to 300 mph!!
TRUE! :)
What is the main effect of tornadoes?
Trees falling, people getting struck by flying debris, flipping vehicles, + causing bad damage to houses and businesses.
Where are tornado warnings issued?
a. Your mommy!
b. Your governor!
c. Your local forecast office!
C.! Your local forecast office!
What is the country with the highest amount of tornado occurrences in the world?
What is the country that has the highest amount of tornadoes on the map?
THE UK!
The funnel cloud moves at speeds from 1-10 mph! The wind speed within the funnel cloud has been estimated at between 50 and 70 mph.
FALSE! 10-50 mph funnel cloud speeds while the wind speed within the funnel cloud has been estimated at between 100 and 500 mph.
What kind of winds kills or injure people by rolling them along the ground or dropping them from dangerous heights?
High winds!!
Is it true that you can put a weighted blanket over you for safety?
Yes!
What is the average width of a tornado?
a) 50000 yards
b) Asher Smith
c) 300-500 yards!