Tornado Intensity Quiz Form
Test your knowledge on tornado intensity with this 10-question quiz. Answer each question to the best of your ability.
Which scale is most commonly used to rate tornado intensity in the United States?
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Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale
Richter Scale
Saffir-Simpson Scale
Beaufort Scale
What is the maximum wind speed range for an EF5 tornado on the Enhanced Fujita Scale?
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Over 200 mph (322 km/h)
100–135 mph (161–217 km/h)
136–165 mph (218–266 km/h)
166–200 mph (267–322 km/h)
True or False: An EF0 tornado is considered the weakest on the Enhanced Fujita Scale.
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True
False
Which of the following tornado intensities typically causes the most structural damage?
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EF5
EF1
EF2
EF3
What is the lowest rating on the Enhanced Fujita Scale?
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EF0
EF1
EF2
EF3
Which of these is NOT a factor in determining the Enhanced Fujita Scale rating of a tornado?
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Type of damage to structures
Wind speed estimates
Duration of tornado
Path width
A tornado rated EF3 would most likely have wind speeds in which range?
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136–165 mph (218–266 km/h)
86–110 mph (138–177 km/h)
111–135 mph (178–217 km/h)
Over 200 mph (322 km/h)
Which of the following statements about tornado intensity is correct?
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EF5 tornadoes are the rarest but most destructive.
EF0 tornadoes are the most common and most destructive.
EF1 tornadoes have higher wind speeds than EF3 tornadoes.
EF4 tornadoes are weaker than EF2 tornadoes.
What is typically the main source of data for assigning an EF rating to a tornado?
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Damage surveys after the tornado
Real-time wind speed measurements
Eyewitness reports
Satellite images
Which year was the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) introduced in the United States?
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2007
1971
1999
2015
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