GEOLOGY

EARTH SCIENCE

NATURAL HAZARDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Tornadoes result from differences in air pressure and temperature.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tornadoes, also called twisters, are columns of air rotating dangerously fast. The air is in motion because of the difference in pressure between the center of the tornado (very low pressure) and the outer edge of the tornado (high pressure).

Detailed explanation-2: -The center of a tornado is characterized by low pressure, which is typically 10-20 percent lower than the surrounding air pressure. This pressure differential occurs over a very short distance, resulting in a large pressure gradient force that generates high wind speeds.

Detailed explanation-3: -The key atmospheric ingredients that lead to tornado potential are instability-warm moist air near the ground, with cooler dry air aloft and wind shear-a change in wind speed and/or direction with height.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pressure Difference is the difference between pressures when they are measured in different points. Pressure Difference calculations are done regularly in various industries for flow and level measurement of fluids, filter monitoring and clog detection. Pressure difference is measures in Pound per Square Inch(PSI).

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