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Storms

S6E4 CLIMATE & WEATHER - Storms

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List the characteristics of a snowstorm Heavy snowfalls, blowing winds, blinding snow, air colder than 32 F
Define Hurricane Tropical cyclone that forms over warm ocean water as a low pressure system; may last a week or more; loses strength as it crosses land
What does it mean when the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning? A tornado has been sighted and immediate action should be taken.
Which happens first, thunder or lightning? Lightning
Name the large, dark clouds that produce different types of severe weather such as thunderstorms and tornadoes Cumulo-nimbus
What powers a hurricane? Warm ocean water
Define tornadoes Rapidly whirling, funnel-shaped cloud, reaching from the storm cloud to the ground
What is the cause of tornadoes? Occur in summer in spring mostly when warm, moist air from Gulf of Mexico meets cold, dry air from Canada creating cumulonimbus clouds with winds at different heights.
If a hurricane hits the coast of southeastern US, which ocean did it most likely form from? Atlantic Ocean
Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas make up an area called Tornado Alley. Why is the area given this name? This is an area where over 800 tornadoes occur yearly because cold, dry air from Canada meets warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico
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