Meteorology and Storms

Which types of storms are we learning about?

• hurricanes, thunderstorms, floods
• floods, thunderstorms, tornadoes
• tornadoes, thunderstorms, hurricanes
• hurricanes, tropical storms, droughts

A violent, dangerous, rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cloud.

• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Thunderstorm

A heavy storm that is accompanied by rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds.

• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Thunderstorm

Usually occur in the late summer or during fall

• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Thunderstorm

Damage is caused by flying debris.

• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Thunderstorm

Damage can be caused by flying debris, downbursts, hail, lightning, and flash floods.

• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Thunderstorm

Damage caused by storm surge, which results in coastal flooding.

• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Thunderstorm

A severe storm that develops over tropical oceans

• hurricane
• tornado
• thunderstorm

Tornadoes start as a what kind of cloud?

• funnel
• Cumulonimbus
• hair
• tall

A heavy storm that is accompanied by rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds.

• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Thunderstorm