Severe Storms

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What are thunderstorm clouds known as?

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Cumulonimbus clouds.

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

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Hurricane.

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What is one danger of a blizzard?

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Roads can be slippery and icy.

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What type of severe weather is a tornado?

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Tornado.

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What happens to most hurricanes when they move into cooler waters or over land?

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They lose their power.

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What type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds.

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What is the main characteristic of a hurricane?

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It is a large, rotating storm system.

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What can cause a tornado to form?

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Warm, moist air colliding with cold, dry air.

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What is the scale used to measure tornado intensity?

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The Enhanced Fujita Scale.

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What is a blizzard?

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A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.