Flashcard #4 - Atmosphere

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What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms.

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What is the term for a tropical cyclone in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific Ocean?

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A tropical cyclone in the Indian Ocean and South Pacific Ocean is called a Cyclone.

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What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

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A tornado watch means tornadoes are expected; a tornado warning means a tornado has been spotted.

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What part of the hurricane has the highest winds and the most intense rainfall?

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The eye wall of the hurricane has the highest winds and the most intense rainfall.

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What is the primary difference between a thunderstorm and a tornado?

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Thunderstorms are larger weather systems, while tornadoes are small, localized phenomena.

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What are the main characteristics of Cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are tall, dense clouds associated with thunderstorms, capable of producing heavy rain, lightning, and tornadoes.

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What is a hurricane?

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

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The eye of a hurricane is the calm center of the storm, surrounded by the eye wall, where winds are light and skies are clear.

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What are the spiral rainbands in a hurricane?

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Spiral rainbands are bands of clouds and precipitation that spiral outward from the eye wall of a hurricane, bringing rain and wind.

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What conditions lead to the formation of a tornado?

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Tornadoes typically form from severe thunderstorms when warm, moist air meets cold, dry air, creating instability.