Severe Weather

Severe Weather

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of cloud is associated with severe weather events like hurricanes and tornadoes?

Back

Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with severe weather events such as hurricanes and tornadoes.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: Both hurricanes and tornadoes are rated based on their wind speeds.

Back

False. Hurricanes are rated based on their category, which considers wind speed, but tornadoes are rated using the Enhanced Fujita Scale based on damage.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What do hurricanes need to strengthen?

Back

Hurricanes need warm air and warm water to strengthen.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of weather is typically caused by hurricanes but not by tornadoes?

Back

Flooding is typically caused by hurricanes, while tornadoes primarily cause high winds.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a key difference between hurricanes and tornadoes?

Back

Hurricanes can last for a week, while tornadoes happen very quickly.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What scale is used to rate tornadoes?

Back

Tornadoes are rated using the Enhanced Fujita Scale.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main cause of hurricanes?

Back

Hurricanes are caused by warm ocean waters and atmospheric conditions.

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