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What is the primary characteristic of a tornado?
A rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground
A rapid downburst of wind with no rotation
A type of rainstorm with very mild winds
A prolonged period of calm weather
What scale is used to measure the intensity of tornadoes?
Fujita Scale
Richter Scale
Saffir-Simpson Scale
Beaufort Scale
Which conditions are most favorable for tornado development?
Warm, moist air at the surface and cool, dry air aloft
Constant steady wind with no temperature differences
Stable atmospheric conditions with minimal cloud formation
Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall
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