Multiple choice

Which one of the following has the highest wind-velocity?

  1. Hurricane

  2. Tornado

  3. Typhoon

  4. Thunderstorm
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Tornadoes have the highest wind velocities among the options, with winds that can exceed 300 mph (480 km/h) in the most extreme cases. Hurricanes and typhoons (which are the same phenomenon, just named differently based on location) typically have maximum sustained winds around 150-200 mph. Thunderstorms, while severe, generally have lower peak wind speeds than tornadoes.

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