1. Tornadoes and Tropical Cyclones Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What are tornadoes?
A
Violent rotating columns of air from thunderstorms to the ground, with wind speeds up to 500 km/h.
2
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What causes tornadoes?
A
Warm, moist air meets cold, dry air, creating atmospheric instability.
3
Q
What scale measures tornado strength?
A
The Fujita Scale (F0–F5).
4
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What is Tornado Alley?
A
A region in the USA (e.g., Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas) with frequent tornadoes.
5
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What are tropical cyclones?
A
Large rotating storm systems forming over warm oceans, with strong winds and heavy rain.
6
Q
What scale measures tropical cyclones?
A
The Saffir–Simpson Scale (Category 1–5).
7
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What are the regional names for tropical cyclones?
A
Hurricanes (Americas), Typhoons (Asia), Cyclones (Indian Ocean/Australia).
