A tornado's rotation is created by ____.
A)rotation of the thunderstorm cloud
B)upward flowing air in the center of a thunderstorm interacting with downward flowing air at the edges
C)surface winds blowing in the opposite direction of the thunderstorm downdraft
D)surface wind shear in an area where warm, humid air is rising over advancing cold air
E)rising surface air meeting a downburst at the trailing edge of a thunderstorm

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Surface wind shear in an area where warm, humid air is rising over advancing cold air can create the rotation needed for a tornado. This wind shear causes the air to rotate horizontally, and if it gets tilted vertically by a thunderstorm's updraft, it can lead to tornado formation.

A Tornado's Rotation Is Created by ____