Which of the following best describes tornadoes?
A)They are rarely associated with hurricanes.
B)They are associated with mesocyclones.
C)They do not occur anywhere else in the world outside of North America.
D)They are called funnel clouds after they come in contact with the ground.

Question

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Tornadoes are commonly associated with mesocyclones, which are rotating thunderstorms.

Answer: D 
 When a tornado comes in contact with the ground, it is then called a funnel cloud.

Therefore, the best choices for describing tornadoes are B and D.

Which of the Following Best Describes Tornadoes