Chapter 4 - Extreme Weather Flashcards

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What isn’t an extreme weather?

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Tsunamis

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Name 5 extreme weathers

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flooding
tornadoes 
tidal wave 
earthquakes
Ice storms
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Types of tornados?

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Single funnel
Wedge 
Multiple vortex 
Water spout 
Fire whirl 
Dust storm 
Satellite tornado
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What causes a tornado?

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Tornadoes are extremely violent thunderstorms that develop during certain conditions on the atmosphere. These conditions are met when warm humid air rises to meet colder air. This causes condensation of the moisture and forms a massive thundercloud. This formation is accompanied by strong winds (100 miles per hour) that feed the tornado and carry it to large distances and height.

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What impacts can an extreme weather have?

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Economic, environmental and social

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