Which of the following is a characteristic of a tornado? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tornado?
A. Large scale
B. Lasts for days
C. Forms over warm ocean waters
D. Rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. It is small in scale, lasts for minutes, and forms over land (unlike tropical cyclones).

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