Question
Is this statement true or false?
A tornado is believed to be caused by two levels of rotating air traveling in different directions and/or speeds.
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true
true
false
A tornado is believed to be caused by two levels of rotating air traveling in different directions and/or speeds.
Responses
true
true
false
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement is true. Tornadoes are indeed believed to be caused by the interaction of different air masses, particularly when warm, moist air at the surface meets cooler, drier air aloft, leading to the development of rotation due to wind shear (differences in wind speed and direction at different altitudes). This rotation can then intensify and possibly lead to the formation of a tornado.