Tornadoes


Wind Storm Cyclones II - Concepts
Class - 7th Foundation NTSE Subjects
 
 
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Tornadoes

Tornadoes:

A tornado is a violent spinning storm typically shaped like a funnel with the narrow end on the ground.

These are formed over sea and are called water sprouts. Tornado develops from thunderstorm and are formed mostly on the land. These are violent and can reach the speeds of more than 500km/h destroying everything in the path. These are not very common in India but occurs in Canada and USA.

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Question : 1

______________________  is a violent spinning storm typically shaped like a funnel with the narrow end on the ground.

Right Option : A
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Question : 2

The funnel of violent spinning storm known as ___________________  sucks up everything at its base like dust, debris, cars,trees and houses.

Right Option : B
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Question : 3

Which of the following are correct ?

(a)  A tornado is a violent spinning storm typically shaped like a funnel with the narrow end on the ground.

(b) Tornado develops from thunderstorm and are formed mostly on the sea.

Right Option : A
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