A Tornado's Rotation Is Created by ____

question 20

Multiple Choice

A tornado's rotation is created by ____.

• A)rotation of the thunderstorm cloud
• B)upward flowing air in the center of a thunderstorm interacting with downward flowing air at the edges
• C)surface winds blowing in the opposite direction of the thunderstorm downdraft
• D)surface wind shear in an area where warm, humid air is rising over advancing cold air
• E)rising surface air meeting a downburst at the trailing edge of a thunderstorm

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