The wind velocity, or speed of
motion, in a violent tornado can reach
The wind velocity, or speed of motion, in a violent tornado can reach
300 miles per hour. The effects of such a
storm can be catastrophic, killing people
and destroying wildlife. Within as little
as a few seconds, a tornado can
devastate a town in its path.
What does the word catastrophic mean in the paragraph?
a.) dynamic
b.) productive
c.) tragic
d.) plentiful