Which of the following is the MOST destructive force associated with tornadoes?
a) The destructive pressure of the high winds associated with the tornado.
b) The explosive pressure difference between the inside of a home and the lower pressure outside due to the tornado.
c) heavy rains
d) The flying debris or "missiles" that trael with the tornado
I PICKED D
I would say b). If you happen to see a movie of a tornado passing over a neighborhood, notice how the houses, sheds and trailers often explode.
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The correct answer is d) The flying debris or "missiles" that travel with the tornado.
To arrive at this answer, you had to consider the destructive forces associated with tornadoes and compare them. Here's how each option can be evaluated:
a) The destructive pressure of the high winds associated with the tornado: Tornadoes generate extremely high wind speeds, which can cause significant damage. However, while these high wind speeds can be destructive, they do not directly cause as much damage as the flying debris.
b) The explosive pressure difference between the inside of a home and the lower pressure outside due to the tornado: This phenomenon is known as "explosive decompression," and it can cause damage to a building. However, it is not the most destructive force associated with tornadoes.
c) Heavy rains: Although heavy rain can lead to flooding and potential water damage, it is not as directly destructive as the other forces mentioned.
d) The flying debris or "missiles" that travel with the tornado: This is the most destructive force associated with tornadoes. Tornadoes can pick up and propel debris at extremely high speeds, turning them into dangerous projectiles. These flying missiles can cause substantial damage to buildings, homes, and infrastructure.
In conclusion, the most destructive force associated with tornadoes is the flying debris or "missiles" that travel with the tornado, making option d) the correct answer.