Quick Check - Thunderstorms, Hurricanes, Tornadoes

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What is a lightning bolt capable of discharging?

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A lightning bolt can discharge as much energy as a medium-sized nuclear reactor.

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What is the rare winter thunderstorm with snow as precipitation called?

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Thundersnow.

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What scale measures the strength of tornadoes based on damage and wind speeds?

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Enhanced Fujita Scale.

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What do thunderstorms turn into when they become more powerful?

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Tropical storms.

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Is the exact path of a tornado easy to predict?

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False.

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What is the main difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm?

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A hurricane is a more powerful tropical storm with sustained winds of 74 mph or higher.

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What type of storm is characterized by rotating columns of air?

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Tornado.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson Scale used for?

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To measure the intensity of hurricanes.

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What atmospheric condition is necessary for thunderstorms to form?

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Warm, moist air rising rapidly.

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What is the primary cause of lightning?

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The discharge of electricity between clouds or between a cloud and the ground.