Storms CRT1920 Part 1

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What is the main cause of tornadoes?

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Tornadoes form from thunderstorms, when two air masses of sharply different temperature and humidity meet, usually over land.

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In which layer of the atmosphere does all our weather occur?

Back

Troposphere

Front

What are the three main types of heat transfer?

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Conduction, Convection, Radiation.

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What is NOT an example of heat transfer?

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Temperature.

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Why do more tornadoes form in Tornado Alley?

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In Tornado Alley, warm moist air masses from the south meet cool, dry air masses from the north and west more frequently than any other places on earth.

Front

What happens when air is pumped into a bottle in terms of pressure?

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High pressure; cloud disappeared.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What conditions are necessary for tornado formation?

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Warm, moist air at the surface and cool, dry air aloft.

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

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A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes, while a tornado warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar.

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What is the Fujita scale?

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A scale that rates the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.