Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Hurricanes

When the temperature difference between the cold and warm air is ___________, tornadoes and thunderstorms may occur.

• small

• large

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

• Outer arm

• Right side

• Center

• Left side

Which BEST explains why most hurricanes form near the equator?

• Hurricanes need dry conditions to form.

• Hurricanes need a high pressure to form.

• Hurricanes require the Coriolis Effect near the equator to form.

• Hurricanes need ocean temperatures that are more than 26oC (80oF) to form.

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What is a tornado?

• A rotating column of air over the ocean

• A rotating column of air parallel to the ground

• A severe storm that forms at sea

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What type of air pressure do you need for tornadoes, thunderstorms, and hurricanes?

• Low pressure

• High pressure

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Hurricanes gain strength from the heat and moisture of __________ ocean water?

• warm

• cool

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What part of the water cycle give a hurricane strength from the warm ocean water?

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

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How do the conditions for a tornado differ from the conditions for a hurricane?

• Tornadoes never form when there is rain, while hurricanes always form with rain

• Tornadoes form under low pressure, while hurricanes form under high pressure.

• Tornadoes form in a stable atmosphere, while hurricanes form in an unstable atmosphere.

• Tornadoes generally form over land, while hurricanes form over bodies of water.

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Why do large thunderstorms and tornadoes most often form in spring and summer?

• Warm air masses move in from California and meet with cold air from Canada

• Warm air masses move in from Mexico and meet with cold air from Canada

• Warm air masses move in from California and meet with cold air from New York

• Warm air masses move in from Mexico and meet with cold air from New York

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How does a thunderstorm form?

• Air is forced up, warms, and condenses

• Air is forced downwards, cools, and condenses

• Air is forced up, cools, and condenses

• Air is forced downwards, warms, and condenses

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