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Tornado

Basics

Objective: To find out how tornadoes form and where you are likely to see one. 

http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-tornado.htm

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How do tornadoes form? Draw a diagram and describe the drawing.

What are some other factors for tornadoes to form?

List the factors needed below.

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What do tornadoes look like?

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What is a funnel cloud?

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What is a supercell thunderstorm?

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What is a mesocyclone?

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What is a microburst?

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What is a wall cloud?

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What is a waterspout?

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What is hail?

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Where are tornadoes most likely to occur? Draw in and color Tornado Alley and other common areas. Then answer the questions on the lines below.

http://www.eprintablecalendars.com/images/maps/blank-map-of-the-united-states.jpg

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What is the difference between tornado watch and a tornado warning?

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How are tornadoes measured?  
Use this 
Fujita Tornado Intensity Scale and video to the right entitled 'Tornado Simulation' to help. Other resources may be needed to help complete this table.




Type

Wind Speed Range

Description of damage & real life recent example (if possible).

Cartoon image of destruction

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For fun, practice rating tornadoes at http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/earth/rate-tornado-damage.html.
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