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When a large number of tornadoes develop in association with a particular weather system (typically six tornadoes or more), it is referred to as a ____.
   a. megacyclone
   b. mesocyclone
   c. tornado family
   d. tornado epidemic
   e. tornado outbreak

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The deadliest tornadoes are those that occur ____.
   a. over large distances
   b. over long periods of time
   c. in families
   d. in outbreaks
   e. in epidemics

Q. 3

According to the Enhanced Fujita Scale, an ____ tornado causes only minimal damage, whereas an ____ completely demolishes a house and sweeps it off its foundation.
   a. EF0; EF3
   b. EF1; EF5
   c. EF0; EF5
   d. EF1; EF4
   e. EF2; EF3

Q. 4

The Enhanced Fujita scale classifies tornadoes according to the ____ of the tornado.
   a. wind direction
   b. rotational wind speed
   c. vertical wind speed
   d. diameter and height
   e. length of the path of damage

Q. 5

Once a tornado is spotted, either visually or on a radar screen, a tornado ____ is issued by the local National Weather Service (NWS) office.
   a. prediction
   b. alert
   c. warning
   d. watch
   e. emergency
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