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stevenposner

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Tornadoes have a distinct signature on the radar screen, known as the ___________________ _, which shows up as a region of rapidly (or abruptly) changing wind directions within the mesocyclone.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

A(n) ___________________ _ is a rotating column of air that is connected to a cumuliform cloud over a large body of water.
  Fill in the blank with correct word.



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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: tornado vortex signature (TVS)
TVS
tornado vortex signature

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: waterspout



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