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QuizMoz offers one of the Internet's largest collection of quizzes for you to tease your brain and pit your wits against the experienced QuizMoz quiz masters. Go ahead and find out what you know about yourself and the world around you. Best of luck!!  Tornado Quiz Facts  Average Score for this quiz: 55.5%  No of times this quiz has been taken: 129  No of people passing this quiz: 89  No of people failing this quiz: 40  Maximum score for this quiz: 100% Coverage : The Tornado Quiz will help you gauge how much you know about one of nature's most destructive phenomena, the tornado!  Tornado Discussion Forum 1.  The meteorological scale used to measure a tornado's intensity is known as the: a. Morita b. Newton c. Fujita d. Saffir-Simpson Please provide appropriate updations Ques The meteorological scale used to measure a tornado's intensity is known as the: a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 2.  For the vast majority of tornadoes in the northern hemisphere, a tornado's winds rotate in a clockwise direction. a. True b. False Please provide appropriate updations Ques For the vast majority of tornadoes in the northern hemisphere, a tornado's winds rotate in a clockwise direction. a. b. Please describe the changes made by you 3.  The peak season for tornadoes in the southern plains area known as "tornado alley" is: a. Spring b. Summer c. Fall d. Winter Please provide appropriate updations Ques The peak season for tornadoes in the southern plains area known as "tornado alley" is: a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 4.  What major U.S. city has been most frequently hit by tornadoes? a. Dallas, Tx b. Montgomery, AL c. Wichita, KS d. Oklahoma City, OK Please provide appropriate updations Ques What major U.S. city has been most frequently hit by tornadoes? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 5.  The type of thunderstorm that most commonly produces tornadoes is known as a: a. Megacell b. Supercell c. Anvil d. Cyclone Please provide appropriate updations Ques The type of thunderstorm that most commonly produces tornadoes is known as a: a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 6.  A narrow, sinuous looking tornado is often referred to as a _____ tornado. a. Snake b. Rope c. Finger d. Wedge Please provide appropriate updations Ques A narrow, sinuous looking tornado is often referred to as a _____ tornado. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 7.  According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), if a driver is on the road and a tornado is headed his/her way, the safest place to take shelter is under an overpass. a. True b. False Please provide appropriate updations Ques According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), if a driver is on the road and a tornado is headed his/her way, the safest place to take shelter is under an overpass. a. b. Please describe the changes made by you 8.  The small aerodynamic instrument packages which are designed to withstand tornado wind speeds while measuring temperature, pressure and humidity at ground level are known as: a. Barometers b. Ammeters c. Frogs d. Turtles Please provide appropriate updations Ques The small aerodynamic instrument packages which are designed to withstand tornado wind speeds while measuring temperature, pressure and humidity at ground level are known as: a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 9.  This type of radar is most the useful type in researching tornadoes. a. Marine b. VHF c. Doppler d. Bistatic Please provide appropriate updations Ques This type of radar is most the useful type in researching tornadoes. a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 10.  A "tornado" and a "funnel cloud" are the same thing. a. True b. False Please provide appropriate updations Ques A "tornado" and a "funnel cloud" are the same thing. a. b. Please describe the changes made by you 11.  The largest outbreak of tornadoes (147) ever to touch down in the United States occurred in: a. 1974 b. 1975 c. 1976 d. 1977 Please provide appropriate updations Ques The largest outbreak of tornadoes (147) ever to touch down in the United States occurred in: a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 12.  In terms of overall width of the funnel at ground level, how wide was the widest tornado on record? a. Nearly 3 miles b. Nearly 2 miles c. Nearly 1 1/2 miles d. Nearly 2 1/2 miles Please provide appropriate updations Ques In terms of overall width of the funnel at ground level, how wide was the widest tornado on record? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 13.  What was the name given to the deadliest tornado recorded to date? a. Witchita Tornado b. Palm Sunday tornado c. Tri state tornado d. Dallas tornado Please provide appropriate updations Ques What was the name given to the deadliest tornado recorded to date? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you 14.  On average how many tornadoes are reported in the U.S annually? a. 400 b. 600 c. 1500 d. 800 Please provide appropriate updations Ques On average how many tornadoes are reported in the U.S annually? a. b. c. d. Please describe the changes made by you Think you know more about this quiz!   Please enter your Name and what you would like to tell everyone about Tornado  Name: Think you know more about Tornado and would like others to know too? Whether its a great fact, a joke, a personal experience or an interesting anecdote, please share it with all the human beings on planet earth. Your contribution will help keep QuizMoz a free site for all.    (Optional)  (average submission size - 5 to 10 lines) Tornado Discussion Forum Know the Latest News about Tornado! What others think about Tornado By: Ashley on Oct 12, 2009    The worst tornado in U.S history occurred in Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana it was called The Tri-State tornado. The Tri-state tornado killed 695 people and and injured 2,027 people. The windspeeds for this tornado was 321 mph. By: Rhea on Jun 5, 2009    Most Tornadoes hit in area where mobile homes are. By: Cody Raines on May 13, 2009    Jas is wrong, tornadoes do not form from wall clouds that is a precursing stage of a supercell thunderstorm from which the funnel will eventually emerge By: Jaz on Dec 31, 2008    Sinc I was 8, I always wanted to be a severe weather expert and a storm chaser. I researched all tornadoes. I proably have half a notebook full on tornadoes. And me and dad are planning to go out on tornado alley this 2009 season to chase and video tape them and have me learn more abot tornadoes. By: Jas on Dec 31, 2008    Alot of tornadoes form from wall clouds. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up. By: Sara on Jul 11, 2008    I'm a fan of the Tri-state Tornado! and I'm the youngest tornado expert! I was 9 when I started reasearch on tornadoes ever since May 18th, 2005 in the afternoon a funnel cloud was spotted and I was swimming and I was so scared that day my parents told me to reasearch tornadoes. I'm gonna be a Storm Chaser when I grow up.   Hottest Quizzes Free IQ Test   Christmas Quiz   Christmas Quizzes   Kids General Knowledge Quiz   2009 General Knowledge Quiz   2010 General Knowledge Test   Science Quiz for Kids   Medical Terminology Quiz   Career Quiz for Kids   General Knowledge Science Test   Harry Potter Quiz   IQ Tests   Cricket Quiz   Am I Pregnant Quiz   Dating Etiquette Quiz   Email Etiquette Quiz   Home     About Us      Advertise     Terms of Service     Privacy Policy     Contact QuizMoz    FAQ     SiteMap Copyright © 2007.www.quizmoz.com. All rights are reserved.