Tornadoes
A)do not occur anywhere else in the world outside of the United States.
B)are called funnel clouds after they come in contact with the ground.
C)are associated with mesocyclones.
D)are rarely associated with hurricanes.

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Tornadoes are commonly associated with mesocyclones, which are rotating thunderstorms. They can occur in other countries outside of the United States, and once a tornado touches the ground it is no longer considered a funnel cloud. While tornadoes and hurricanes are both types of storms, they are distinct phenomena with different characteristics.