Read the following paragraph carefully and then answer the questions.
Tornadoes are one of nature's most powerful and destructive forces.
The winds of a tornado can reach speeds of up to 300 mph. Tornadoes generally rotate in a counterclockwise direction in the Northern hemisphere and in a clockwise direction in the Southern hemisphere. They usually last less than an hour and travel only about 20 miles. The seasons when most tornadoes occur are during the spring and early summer. This page was created by Michelle Gantt for EDU 330, instructed by Dr. Lewis.