Storms

Why does lightning form in thunderstorms?

• From friction in the rain

• From same electrical charges that discharge from cloud

• From opposite electrical charges that discharge from cloud

• From Lara charges on the ground

What kind of weather does high pressure systems bring?

• Stormy weather

• Clear, nice weather

• Strong winds and fog

• Clouds and rain

Why do cyclones get weaker over cold water or cold land?

• They use cool water to create energy.

• They use heat from warm water/land to create energy.

• They use warm water/land to lose energy.

• Cold air rises making it gain energy.

Where are Typhoons located?

• Great Lakes

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Midwest States

Where are Hurricanes located?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Great Lakes

• Oklahoma

What is the name of the Cyclone that originates from a Cumulonimbus cloud?

• Hurricane

• Typhoon

• Tornado

• Volcano

Which type of Cyclone would you expect to see if you lived in South Carolina and why?

• Hurricane because they originate in the Pacific Ocean which is near South Carolina.

• Typhoon because they originate in the Pacific Ocean which is near South Carolina.

• Typhoon because they originate in the Atlantic Ocean which is near South Carolina.

• Hurricane because they originate in the Atlantic Ocean which is near South Carolina.

What is it called when a cold from overtakes a warm front?

• Cold Front

• Warm Front

• Occluded Front