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Severe Weather and Storms
N/A
7
Environmental Studies
9th Grade
11/16/2010

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Term
300 MPH
Definition
Tornato winds can exceed_____________.
Term
What is a tornado?
Definition
Violently rotating column of air that extends from the thunderstorm to the ground.
Term
one mile
Definition
A tornado can have a path up to _________.
Term
Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Northern Texas, Ohio, Illinois
Definition
In what states is Tornado Alley located
Term
Fujita Scale
Definition
used to measure tornado strength. Fo is the weakest and F5 is the strongest.
Term
1 to 10 minutes
Definition
Tornados normally last from _________________.
Term
111 - 165 MPH, rated F2 - F3
Definition
The wind speed for a strong tornado
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