Storms CRT1920 Part 1

Front

What layer of the atmosphere does all our weather occur?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What is the name of the warm ocean current that travels from the Gulf of Mexico along the East Coast of the United States?

Back

Gulf Stream

Front

What happens when a cold air mass runs into a warm air mass?

Back

A cold front is created, where the cold air slides under the warm air mass.

Front

Why does Tornado Alley experience more tornadoes than other places?

Back

Warm moist air from the south meets cool dry air from the north and west more frequently.

Front

What is a common characteristic of both hurricanes and tornadoes?

Back

Both contain winds that spiral very rapidly.

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A boundary formed when a cold air mass moves into a region occupied by a warm air mass.

Front

What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

Back

Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, while tornadoes form over land.

Front

What is the role of warm air in storm formation?

Back

Warm air rises, creating low pressure that can lead to storm development.

Front

What is the significance of the troposphere in weather patterns?

Back

It is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where all weather occurs.

Front

What type of air masses contribute to the formation of tornadoes?

Back

Warm moist air from the south and cool dry air from the north.