Bill Nye Storms Flashcard

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What is the main cause of thunderstorms?

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Rapid upward movement of warm, moist air colliding with cooler air.

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How are hurricanes formed?

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Hurricanes are formed when warm, moist air over the ocean rises and cools, creating an area of low pressure.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The eye of a hurricane is the calm, relatively clear area at the center of the storm.

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What is the most common type of storm on Earth?

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Thunderstorm.

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What is the process of tracking and predicting storms called?

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Meteorology.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning.

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What are the stages of a thunderstorm?

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The stages are cumulus, mature, and dissipating.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the cloud base and the surface.

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What is the Fujita scale?

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The Fujita scale is used to rate the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds and low visibility.