Question

which statements about tornadoes are true? check all that apply
about 12,000 tornadoes hit the united states every year
a tornado looks like a funnel
tornadoes are deadly atmospheric storms that cause millions in damages each year
tornadoes can reach wind speeds of more than 300 miles per hour
kansas is the state with the most tornadoes
you will always notice a funnel before a tornado strikes

Explanation:

• The United States has about 1,200 tornadoes a year, not 12,000. So the first statement is false.
• A tornado does look like a funnel, so the second statement is true.
• Tornadoes are deadly and cause millions in damages each year, so the third statement is true.
• Tornadoes can reach wind speeds of more than 300 miles per hour, so the fourth statement is true.
• Texas, not Kansas, is the state with the most tornadoes. So the fifth statement is false.
• Sometimes a tornado can strike without a visible funnel (e.g., dust - whirl tornadoes), so the sixth statement is false.

Answer:

B. A tornado looks like a funnel, C. Tornadoes are deadly atmospheric storms that cause millions in damages each year, D. Tornadoes can reach wind speeds of more than 300 miles per hour.