Severe Storms

Front

Hurricanes that hit the United States form over the ______ water of the Atlantic Ocean.

Back

warm

Front

________________ cause heavy rain, strong winds, hail, lightning, and thunder.

Back

Thunderstorms

Front

Violent weather is caused by rapid changes in the movement of ______.

Back

air masses

Front

Tornadoes can have wind speeds up to _____.

Back

450 km/hr

Front

The 4 types of severe storms that we studied are ________.

Back

thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes & blizzards

Front

What is a hurricane?

Back

A large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation pattern, forming over warm ocean waters.

Front

What are the main characteristics of a tornado?

Back

A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, capable of producing extremely high wind speeds.

Front

What conditions are necessary for thunderstorms to develop?

Back

Warm, moist air rising rapidly, often triggered by a weather front or geographical features.

Front

What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

Back

Hurricanes are large storm systems that form over warm ocean waters, while tornadoes are smaller, more localized storms that form from severe thunderstorms.

Front

What role do air masses play in severe weather?

Back

Air masses are large bodies of air with uniform temperature and humidity; their interactions can lead to severe weather events.