Severe Weather Flashcard

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What is a tornado and what are its characteristics?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground. It can have wind speeds of up to 300 mph and is capable of causing significant damage.

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What natural phenomenon can cause fires during storms?

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Lightning can cause fires during storms as it strikes the ground and ignites flammable materials.

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What is NOT a danger associated with thunderstorms?

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A hurricane is not a danger associated with thunderstorms; it is a separate type of storm.

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What is hail and how does it form?

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Hail is a form of precipitation that forms when updrafts in thunderstorms carry water droplets upward into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, where they freeze and accumulate layers of ice.

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What are the characteristics of a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large storm that forms over warm tropical waters, characterized by high winds, heavy rain, and can be the deadliest type of storm.

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What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

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A tornado is a small, rapidly rotating storm that forms from thunderstorms, while a hurricane is a large, organized storm system that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What role does temperature play in the formation of severe weather?

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Temperature differences, especially between warm and cold air masses, can lead to the development of severe weather conditions such as thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes.

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What is the Fujita scale used for?

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The Fujita scale is used to classify the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.

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What are the stages of a thunderstorm?

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The stages of a thunderstorm include the cumulus stage (building), mature stage (intense activity), and dissipating stage (weakening).

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What is storm surge and how does it relate to hurricanes?

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Storm surge is the rise in sea level that occurs during a hurricane, caused by the storm's winds pushing water toward the shore.

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