Author Question: You should stay away from windows if you see an approaching tornado because A) flying debris is ... (Read 15 times)

Pea0909berry · **on:** Jul 14, 2018

You should stay away from windows if you see an approaching tornado because

A) flying debris is the primary cause of tornado injuries, and glass debris is particularly dangerous.
B) opening the windows makes the house more susceptible to damage caused by the pressure differences associated with a tornado's passage.
C) opening the windows would allow the extreme tornadic winds to push inward against the walls and collapse the building.
D) keeping the windows closed is the best way to equalize the indoor and outdoor pressure during a tornado's passage.

Question 2

In order to form a mesocyclone, the horizontal tube of air must

A) become elongated.
B) become shortened.
C) be tilted upward.
D) be lifted upward and remain parallel to the ground.