Thunderstorms Flashcard

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What are the basic ingredients needed to make a thunderstorm?

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Moisture, unstable air, and lift

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What is a severe thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm with tornadoes.

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Where are severe thunderstorms most common?

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No place is completely safe from severe weather

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What are the stages of a thunderstorm?

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Developing, mature, and dissipating

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What is a single-cell thunderstorm?

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A small, brief, weak thunderstorm.

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What is a multi-cell thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm with multiple cells

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What is a squall line?

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A thunderstorm with high winds and heavy rain

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What is a supercell thunderstorm?

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A long-lived and highly organized storm with rotating updraft.

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What is a Mesoscale Convective System (MCS)?

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A collection of thunderstorms that act as a system.

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What causes thunder?

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Lightning