Thunderstorms and Rain

On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type

of weather will most likely occur?

• clear skies

• a hurricane

• a thunderstorm

• several snowy days

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a storm with thunder, lightning, heavy rains, and strong winds

• thunderstorm

• hurricane

• tornado

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predicts the weather by analyzing and interpreting data from observations and tools which show current weather conditions

• geologist

• biologist

• meteorologist

• astronomer

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thunderheads

• cirrus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

• stratus

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often result in rainy or stormy weather; winds have a counterclockwise rotation

• low pressure

• high pressure

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used to detect cloud cover, rainfall, storm location/intensity, cloud movement, and the potential for severe weather

• satellites

• radar

• wind vane

• rain gauge

storms occur when pressure differences cause ___________ air movement

• slow

• rapid

• frequent

• normal

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used for seeing cloud patterns and movements

• satellites

• radar

• wind vane

• rain gauge

What kind of clouds are most likely to produce thunderstorms?

• cumulonimbus

• cirrus

• cumulus

• nimbostratus

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What is the primary cause of thunderstorms?

• A) High atmospheric pressure

• B) Rapid upward movement of warm, moist air

• C) Slow movement of cold air

• D) Decrease in humidity

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