Unit 5 Test

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When do tornadoes form?

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When warm, humid air collides with cold, dry air.

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What is a tornado?

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A violently rotating column of air.

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Which type of cloud means 'spread out' in Latin?

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Stratus.

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Wispy, feathery clouds are _____________________ clouds.

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Cirrus.

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What happens as a hurricane moves further in-land?

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It slows down and gets weaker.

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What is the main characteristic of a tornado?

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It is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What type of weather is typically associated with tornadoes?

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Severe thunderstorms.

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What is the scale used to measure tornado intensity?

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The Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale).

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What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm system that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more localized storm that forms from severe thunderstorms.