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swpotter12

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on: Jul 14, 2018
What is the main difference between a tornado and a funnel cloud?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Describe one way in which nonsupercell tornadoes can form.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Hikerman221

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The tornado is in contact with the surface; the funnel cloud remains aloft.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: At certain areas along a convergence zone between adjacent thunderstorms, strong rotation can develop.


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