Severe Weather Review

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What is the strongest ranking on the Fujita scale for tornadoes?

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F5

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What phenomenon is caused by the rapid heating of air by a lightning strike?

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Thunder

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During which season are tornadoes most commonly observed?

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Spring

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What are tropical storms in the Atlantic with wind speeds higher than 73 miles per hour called?

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Hurricanes

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What term describes large storms that form over the ocean with wind speeds between 40-73 miles per hour?

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Tropical storms

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What is the scale used to classify tornadoes based on their intensity?

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Fujita scale

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What type of severe weather is characterized by rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground?

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Tornado

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What is the difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane?

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A tropical storm has wind speeds between 40-73 mph, while a hurricane has wind speeds over 73 mph.

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What is hail and how does it form?

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Hail is a form of precipitation that forms in strong thunderstorms when updrafts carry water droplets into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere.

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What are downdrafts in the context of severe weather?

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Downdrafts are downward currents of air that occur in thunderstorms, often leading to heavy rain and gusty winds.