Tornadoes are violent cyclonic funnel clouds
A) that touch the ground.
B) that form where there are large differences in atmospheric pressure over short distances.
C) that have wind speeds of greater than 200 km/hr.
D) all of A, B, C
E) A and B

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Tornadoes are defined by their funnel clouds that touch the ground (A) and typically form in areas with large differences in atmospheric pressure over short distances (B). While they can have wind speeds over 200 km/hr, this is not a defining characteristic for all tornadoes.

Tornadoes Are Violent Cyclonic Funnel Clouds