Severe Weather

Severe Weather

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Science

6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tornado?

Back

A tornado is a rapidly spinning column of low pressure air that touches the ground, often forming from a funnel cloud.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a thunderstorm?

Back

A thunderstorm is an intense storm characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, and thunder.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is lightning?

Back

Lightning is an electrical discharge that occurs within a cloud or between a cloud and the ground.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes thunder?

Back

Thunder is caused by the rapid expansion of hot air created by lightning, which vibrates and releases energy in the form of sound waves.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Can hurricanes produce tornadoes?

Back

True, hurricanes can produce tornadoes.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a hurricane?

Back

A hurricane is a large, organized storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

Back

A tornado is a small, rapidly rotating column of air that touches the ground, while a hurricane is a large storm system with a defined structure and sustained winds.

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