Question

which scenario describes the damage caused by a tornado?
a flooded city on the coast with trees damaged by high winds
a section of forest with trees that are burned or split in half
a beach that has been severely damaged because of storm surge
a path of destruction up to 50 miles long with destroyed trees and homes

Explanation:

• Tornadoes are violent rotating columns of air that can cause a narrow path of destruction.
• A flooded city on the coast with high - wind - damaged trees is more likely a hurricane (coastal flooding and high winds).
• Trees burned or split in half could be due to wildfires (burning) or lightning (splitting).
• A beach damaged by storm surge is a hurricane or coastal storm effect.
• A path of destruction (narrow, long - up to 50 miles) with destroyed trees and homes is characteristic of a tornado.

Answer:

a path of destruction up to 50 miles long with destroyed trees and homes