Question

which weather event is typically brief, contains very strong winds, and leaves a path of destruction up to 50 miles long?
a cyclone
a hurricane
a thunderstorm
a tornado

Explanation:

• A cyclone is a large - scale weather system with strong winds but is not typically as brief as described.
• A hurricane is a large, long - lasting storm system with strong winds, usually affecting a large area over a longer period.
• A thunderstorm can have strong winds but is more about lightning, thunder, and precipitation, and the destruction path is not usually described as up to 50 miles long in the context of just wind damage.
• A tornado is a very brief (usually lasts from a few seconds to a few minutes) weather event with extremely strong winds (the strongest on Earth). It can leave a path of destruction that can be up to 50 miles long (though shorter paths are also common).

Answer:

a tornado