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They rank tornadoes from F0 to F5 on the on the Fujita scale (Now the Enhanced Fujita scale in the U.S. from EF0 to EF5) based on damage. F5 causing total devastation, and F0 causing relatively mild damage.
Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson scale from category 1 to category 5 based on maximum sustained wind speed.
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What about hurricanes and tornadoes is true Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes Hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot Hurricanes have strong winds?
The statements "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" and "Hurricanes have strong winds" are both true. Tornadoes most certainly can kill people.
Which of the following statements about hurricanes and tornadoes is true hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot hurricanes have strong winds?
The statement "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" is true. "Hurricanes have strong winds" is also true unless there is a second part to it. Both hurricanes and tornadoes kill people.
Do tornadoes and hurricanes occur together?
Sometimes a hurricane can produce tornadoes, but most tornadoes are not produced by hurricanes.
Are there any hurricanes or tornadoes in Afghanistan?
No hurricanes or tornadoes have been recorded in Afghanistan.
Study of hurricanes and tornadoes?
Hurricanes and tornadoes are both weather phenomena and so would be covered by the study of meteorology. There is no term for the study of hurricanes or tornadoes in particular.
What about hurricanes and tornadoes is true Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes Hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot Hurricanes have strong winds?
The statements "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" and "Hurricanes have strong winds" are both true. Tornadoes most certainly can kill people.
Which of the following statements about hurricanes and tornadoes is true hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes hurricanes can kill people but tornadoes cannot hurricanes have strong winds?
The statement "Hurricanes cover a larger area than tornadoes" is true. "Hurricanes have strong winds" is also true unless there is a second part to it. Both hurricanes and tornadoes kill people.
Do people think tornadoes and hurricanes the same?
Yes. Some people do hold this belief. Such a belief demonstrates a poor understanding of both hurricanes and tornadoes.
Are hurricanes large tornadoes?
no hurricanes differ from tornadoes
Do tornadoes relate to hurricanes?
Not really. Although hurricanes and tornadoes have some notable similarities, they are completely different phenomena. It is not uncommon for hurricanes to produce tornadoes, but most tornadoes are not a result of hurricanes.
What can hurricanes have?
hurricanes can have tornadoes.
Do tornadoes come before hurricanes?
Generally not, although tornadoes are often produced by landfalling hurricanes, most tornadoes are not associate with hurricanes.
Is a tornado associated with hurricanes?
It is not uncommon for a hurricane to produce tornadoes at landfall. But most tornadoes are not associated with hurricanes and not all hurricanes produce tornadoes.
How do hurricanes and tornadoes affect peoples lives?
Hurricanes and tornadoes can damage or destroy homes, businesses, crops, and livestock. People may be killed or injured. Many people loose electricity.
Do tornadoes and hurricanes occur together?
Sometimes a hurricane can produce tornadoes, but most tornadoes are not produced by hurricanes.
Does lightning kill more people than Hurricanes or tornadoes?
It kills more than either group on their own, but not more than hurricanes and tornadoes combined.
Are there tornadoes and hurricanes in space?
No. Tornadoes and hurricanes are atmospheric phenomena, and there is no atmosphere in space.
