Multiple choice

A __________ is a narrow, spinning column of fast-moving air.

  1. drought

  2. hurricane

  3. thunderstorm

  4. tornado

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

A tornado is defined as a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. Hurricanes are much larger storm systems, and droughts are periods of dryness.