Weather Part 2 Review

Front

What conditions are necessary for hurricane development?

Back

Warm water temperatures and high evaporation rates.

Front

When do tornadoes typically form?

Back

When warm, humid air collides with cold, dry air.

Front

What is a tornado?

Back

A severe storm involving a funnel cloud forming over land.

Front

What is the most dangerous part of a hurricane?

Back

Storm surge.

Front

What is a low-pressure system?

Back

A region where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas, often associated with stormy weather.

Front

What is a storm surge?

Back

An abnormal rise in sea level during a storm, primarily caused by strong winds and low atmospheric pressure.

Front

What are the two main types of air masses?

Back

Warm, humid air and cold, dry air.

Front

What is precipitation?

Back

Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.

Front

What is the role of fronts in weather systems?

Back

Fronts are boundaries between different air masses, often leading to changes in weather conditions.

Front

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 over land.