Question

A tornado is dangerous mostly because of its

a. heavy rains.
c. strong winds.
b. lightning.
d. storm surge.

Answer 1

Option (C)

Step-by-step explanation:

Tornadoes are the funnel-shaped, vertical mass of rapidly rotating air. It often originates from a thunderstorm and are mostly accompanied by hails.

The damage that is caused tremendously because of the occurrence of tornadoes usually takes place due to the strong winds that they contain. The wind speed of a tornado sometimes reaches up to 300 mph which is normally considered to be the most violent tornadoes.

This wind speed breaks the window glasses as well as it can cause damages to the houses and vehicles. The living organisms, including human beings, are also affected by tornadoes as the flying debris is tossed about from one place to another due to the strong prevailing wind.

Thus, the correct answer is option (C).

Answer 2

The correct answer would be C. A tornado is dangerous mostly because of its strong winds. A tornado is a violently rotating air that in in contact with the surface of the Earth and the clouds. They are also called cyclones or twisters.