
Hurricane/ Tornado Review
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12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a hurricane?
Back
A hurricane is a large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms that produces winds of 74 mph or higher, forming over warm ocean waters.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a tornado?
Back
A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, characterized by a funnel shape and capable of causing significant damage.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What conditions are necessary for hurricane formation?
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Hurricanes require warm ocean water, moist air, and low wind shear to develop.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the 'Eye' of a hurricane?
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The Eye is the calm center of a hurricane, surrounded by the Eye Wall, where the weather is relatively clear and winds are light.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the 'Eye Wall' of a hurricane?
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The Eye Wall is the ring of thunderstorms surrounding the Eye, where the strongest winds and heaviest rains occur.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Tornado Alley?
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Tornado Alley is a region in the central United States known for a high frequency of tornadoes, particularly in the spring.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two main air masses involved in tornado formation in Tornado Alley?
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The two main air masses are mT (maritime Tropical) and cP (continental Polar).
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