Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, and Hurricanes

Which happens first, thunder or lightning?

• thunder

• lightning

• They happen at exactly the same time; it just appears to be at different times.

How would a hurricane weaken?

• move over cold water

• move over land

• move over warm water

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How would a hurricane strengthen?

• move over cold water

• move over land

• move over warm water

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This is a disturbance in the atmosphere that is characterized by lightning and thunder.

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• None of these

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These clouds are capable of producing severe weather.

• Cumulus

• Nimbus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

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How is thunder produced?

• By the expanding of air molecules as an electric current passes through the air

• By the expanding of air molecules at wind gusts pass through the air

• By the collision of two or more air masses

• By the collision or two or more fronts

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How do tornadoes form?

• it forms when moist, warm air meets cool, dry air head on.

• it forms when cool, moist air meets warm, dry air head on.

• it forms when a warm front and a cold front meet.

• it forms when two air masses collide.

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A tornado can spawn a hurricane

• True

• False

How do scientists calculate the distance of a thunderstorm?

• The difference between the storm system and the rain

• The difference between the winds and the rain

• The time difference between the thunder and the lightning

• The time difference between the lightning and the hail

How long does the average hurricane last?

• 5-10 minutes

• 10-20 hours

• 1-2 days

• 1 week