Severe Storms

Front

What kind of cloud do tornadoes start as?

Back

Funnel cloud.

Front

In which season are blizzards more common?

Back

Winter.

Front

What is a large, rotating low-pressure system that forms over warm ocean waters near the equator?

Back

Hurricane.

Front

What can long periods of rain cause?

Back

Flood.

Front

What condition must air be in for thunderstorms to form?

Back

Unstable.

Front

What is a severe storm characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, and thunder?

Back

Thunderstorm.

Front

What is the term for a storm that produces snow, strong winds, and low visibility?

Back

Blizzard.

Front

What is the main difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

Back

Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters; tornadoes form from severe thunderstorms.

Front

What scale is used to measure the intensity of tornadoes?

Back

Enhanced Fujita Scale.

Front

What is the term for a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground?

Back

Tornado.