Severe Weather Review #2

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Severe weather develops from ____ pressure systems.

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low

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The strongest tornadoes are ranked as ___ on the Fujita scale.

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F5

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Which storms are larger - hurricanes or supercells?

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hurricanes

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What is another name for a tornado?

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twister

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Which produces strong winds and powerful waves, and can cause heavy flooding?

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hurricanes

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What is a hurricane?

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

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What scale is used to classify tornadoes?

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The Fujita scale.

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What is the main difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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Hurricanes are larger and form over water, while tornadoes are smaller and form over land.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The calm center of a hurricane, surrounded by the eyewall where the strongest winds occur.

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What conditions are necessary for hurricane formation?

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Warm ocean water, moist air, and low wind shear.