Severe Weather

Severe Weather

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Science

6th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is thunder?

Back

Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion of hot air caused by lightning.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a hurricane?

Back

A hurricane is a large, rotating low-pressure system that forms over warm ocean waters near the equator.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to hurricanes when they move over cooler waters or land?

Back

Hurricanes lose their power when they move into cooler waters or over land.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What generates winds?

Back

Winds are generated when air flows from a high pressure area into a low pressure area.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is storm surge?

Back

Storm surge is the rise in sea level that occurs during a storm, often causing flooding.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main cause of damage during hurricanes?

Back

Most damage from hurricanes is caused by flooding from heavy rains and storm surge.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between air pressure and wind?

Back

Wind flows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

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