Question 801Navigation General70% to pass
When a tornado moves over the water from land it is called a _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) waterspout.
A waterspout is the term used to describe a tornado that forms over water. When a tornado moves from land over a body of water, it is considered a waterspout. This is different from a hurricane, which is a large, rotating storm system that forms over tropical ocean waters, or a cyclone, which is a large storm system with a low-pressure center. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that forms over land, while a waterspout is the term used when that same tornado-like phenomenon occurs over water.
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