Module 10 & 11

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What is a tornado?

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A violent, whirling column of air in contact with the ground.

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What is a heat island?

Back

A microclimate in urban areas where temperatures are significantly higher than in surrounding rural areas due to human activities.

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What is a hurricane?

Back

A large, rotating, low-pressure tropical storm.

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What is necessary for hurricane formation?

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Abundant supply of warm water, a mechanism to lift warm air, and a low pressure system.

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Why is the central USA ideal for tornado formation?

Back

It gets both polar and tropical air masses.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The calm center of a hurricane, surrounded by the eye wall where the most severe weather occurs.

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What is a storm surge?

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An abnormal rise in sea level during a storm, caused by strong winds and low pressure.

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What are microclimates?

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Small areas with climate conditions that differ from the surrounding areas.

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What role does warm water play in hurricane formation?

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Warm water provides the energy needed for hurricanes to develop and strengthen.

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What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

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A tornado is a small, violent storm that forms over land, while a hurricane is a large storm that forms over warm ocean waters.