If vertical stretching causes a spinning column of air to rise and spin faster, the rapidly rotating air column may shrink into a ____.
A)mesocyclone
B)tornado vortex
C)suction vortex
D)dust devil
E)downdraft

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A tornado vortex is formed when vertical stretching causes a spinning column of air to rise and spin faster, leading to the rapid rotation and shrinking of the air column into a more concentrated and powerful vortex.

If Vertical Stretching Causes a Spinning Column of Air to Rise