Meteorology Unit 7 Review

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What wind speed (in mph) classifies a storm as a hurricane?

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74 mph

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What type of storm requires warm ocean water to form?

Back

Hurricane

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True or False: Tornadoes are formed from the same types of clouds as thunderstorms.

Back

True

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What happens during the Cumulus stage of a thunderstorm?

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Warm, moist air makes the cloud grow higher and higher.

Front

What is one cause of a tornado related to air pressure?

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Air rushes from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.

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What is the primary energy source for hurricanes?

Back

Warm ocean water.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

Back

A hurricane is a large storm system that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more intense storm that forms from severe thunderstorms.

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What scale is used to classify hurricanes?

Back

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

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What is the role of cumulonimbus clouds in severe weather?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms and can produce severe weather phenomena like tornadoes.

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What atmospheric conditions are necessary for tornado formation?

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Warm, moist air at the surface and cool, dry air aloft.