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What type of storm might turn into a tornado?
A.) Hurricane
B.) Thunderstorm

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Answer:

the answer can be both but mainly B

Step-by-step explanation:

A tornado can form in a thunderstorm where the rotating air of an updraft (shown in purple) meets the rotating air of a downdraft (shown in aqua), which has turned upward. Air that spins as it rises is typical in supercells, the strongest type of thunderstorm, but not all spinning air creates a tornado. Hurricanes and tropical storms, collectively known as tropical cyclones, provide all the necessary ingredients to form tornadoes. Most hurricanes that make landfall create tornadoes,

User Mahmoud Fawzy
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Question- What type of storm might turn into a tornado?

Answer- If I remember correctly, I think the right answer is, B)Thunderstorm .

Explanation- A supercell thunderstorm is a long-lived thunderstorm whose updrafts and downdrafts are in near balance. These storms have the greatest tendency to produce tornadoes that stay on the ground for long periods of time.

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