Extreme Weather Flashcard

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What is the energy source that feeds a thunderstorm?

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Warm, moist air rising.

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Why was Hurricane Katrina so damaging?

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It hit a populated area and broke levees.

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What are ways that humans can deal with extreme weather?

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Predict it, prepare for it, use engineering solutions.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The center of the storm where winds are calm.

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Where does a hurricane get its energy?

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From warm ocean water and moist air.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A storm characterized by thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

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A scale used to classify hurricanes based on their wind speed.

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What is storm surge?

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An abnormal rise in sea level during a storm, often causing flooding.

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What role do ocean temperatures play in hurricane formation?

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Warm ocean temperatures provide the energy needed for hurricanes to develop.