Storms

Question 0

2 types of storms:

Answer 0

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Question 1

A storm is a _______ disturbance to the Atmosphere.

Answer 1

Violent

Question 2

Thunderstorms are small storms often with heavy ______, _______ & ______________. Form in large ___________________ clouds.

Answer 2

Rain, thunder & lightning.

Cumulonimbus

Question 3

Lightning-

Answer 3

A sudden spark, or electrical discharge, as positive and negative charges move around.

Question 4

Thunder-

Answer 4

The rapid heating of air by lightning that expands suddenly and explosively.

Question 5

Tornado-

Answer 5

A rapidly whirling, funnel shaped cloud that reaches down from a storm cloud to touch earths surface.

Question 6

Waterspout-

Answer 6

A tornado that occurs over a lake or ocean.

Question 7

____ _______ changes cause tornadoes to ______ from the cloud.

Answer 7

Air pressure

Drop

Question 8

Tornado alley-

Answer 8

An area in the U.S.where tornadoes occur more often than other parts of the U.S.

Question 9

Tornado Alley is where ____, dry air from Canada and warm, _________ air from the Gulf meet.

Answer 9

Cold

Humid

Question 10

Tornado watch-

Answer 10

Means that tornadoes are possible in your area.

Question 11

Tornado warning-

Answer 11

Means that a tornado has been seen or spotted on radar in your area.

Question 12

The safest place to be during a tornado is….

Answer 12

In a storm shelter, basement, or interior closet or bathroom.

Question 13

Interior-

Answer 13

Means none of the walls touch the outside.