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Which kind of environmental change would a tornado be?

short-term, because it occurs very quickly
long-term, because it lasts a long time
short-term, because it affects only a small area
long-term, because they have been happening for millions of years

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Tornadoes tend to form under very specific atmospheric conditions — wind shear, or differences in wind speeds and direction; atmospheric instability; and moisture all fuel storms — and there are reasons to believe climate change is making those conditions more likely.

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long-term, because they have been happening for millions of years
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