Weather Practice Flashcard

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What are tornadoes?

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Tornadoes are columns of very quickly spinning air that form when air masses with very different temperatures meet.

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What type of precipitation is frozen?

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Frozen precipitation includes forms like snow, sleet, and ice, which can occur in cities like Portland.

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What storm forms over warm, moist air from the ocean?

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A hurricane may form when very warm, moist air masses are created over the ocean.

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What type of clouds indicate a thunderstorm is coming?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are a sign that a thunderstorm may be approaching.

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Which cloud type is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms.

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What is a cold front?

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A cold front is the leading edge of a cooler mass of air, which can lead to stormy weather.

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What is a warm front?

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A warm front is the leading edge of a warmer mass of air, which can bring light rain and warmer temperatures.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning.