Vocabularies of Natural Phenomena of Tornado

Vocabularies of Natural Phenomena of Tornado

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9th Grade

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1.

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What is a tornado?

Back

A rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.

2.

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What are the stages of a tornado's life cycle?

Back

1. Dust-whirl stage 2. Organizing stage 3. Mature stage 4. Shrinking stage 5. Decay stage.

3.

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Front

What is the Fujita scale?

Back

A scale for rating the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.

4.

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Front

What is a funnel cloud?

Back

A funnel cloud is a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from a thunderstorm and is not in contact with the ground.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a supercell?

Back

A type of thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a rotating updraft called a mesocyclone, often associated with severe weather including tornadoes.

6.

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What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

Back

A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes, while a tornado warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar.

7.

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Front

What is the average lifespan of a tornado?

Back

Most tornadoes last less than 10 minutes, but some can last for over an hour.

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