Severe Weather

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What are thunderstorms?

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a storm with thunder and lighting and typically also heavy rain or hail

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What are tornadoes?

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a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel shaped cloud and beneath a large storm system.

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A supercell spawns a funnel cloud that touches the ground is called a:

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tornado

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These can be produced by thunderstorms: stationary fronts, tornadoes, volcanoes, tsunamis

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tornadoes

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How many categories are there for a hurricane?

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5 Categories

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Hurricane force winds pushing down on the water creating high water levels and waves moving ashore is called:

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Storm Surge

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What do hurricanes need as fuel?

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warm and moist air

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Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.

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Tropical

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Where is Tornado Alley located?

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Middle states of United States

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This person studies the Earth's atmosphere and monitors and forecasts the weather.

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Meteorologist