Meteorology Tornadoes and Clouds

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What are the characteristics of an air mass formed over the Gulf of Mexico?

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Warm and humid.

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What type of heat transfer occurs when warm air rises and cold air sinks?

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Convection.

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What is the approximate height of low level clouds?

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6500 ft.

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Which type of cloud is the highest in the sky?

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Cirrus clouds.

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Name two types of low level clouds.

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Stratus and Nimbostratus.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What conditions are necessary for tornado formation?

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Warm, moist air at the surface and cool, dry air aloft.

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What is the Fujita scale used for?

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To classify the intensity of tornadoes based on the damage they cause.

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What type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus clouds.

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What is the difference between stratus and nimbostratus clouds?

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Stratus clouds are flat and gray, while nimbostratus clouds are thicker and produce continuous rain.