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Define "span"
to stretch or reach over across
define "ranks"
compare one position with others on a scale
define occur
to happen
define region
an area with a certain type of land and climate
Line 1 and 2: three adjectives that describe tornadoes
powerful, unpredictable, destructive
Line 3 what is the synonym for throw
hurl
What can a tornado do to a house?
lift houses off their foundation and hurl them.
How does a tornado start?
a funnel cloud
What changes a funnel cloud to a tornado?
contact with land
What is the size of a funnel cloud?
two to 6 miles wide
What is the maximum wind speed of an average tornado?
112 mph
How is a tornado like a hurricane?
they spin in a clockwise position
What is the Fujita Scale for Tornado Categories?
classifies tornadoes by intensity rather than size
What is the wind speed of a F5 tornado?
261-318
line 12: What is the abbreviation for Fujita Scale?
F-Scale
Line 13: What is the antonym pair that describes the intensity of tornadoes
weak, intense
