Understanding Funnel Clouds

Understanding Funnel Clouds

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics

7th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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The video explains the formation of a funnel cloud near Aurora reservoir, highlighting the role of horizontal surface vorticity and wind shear. It describes how a thunderstorm stretches spinning air into a vertical column, leading to condensation and the visible funnel cloud. The event was widely observed due to its high altitude and proximity to the Metro area, with reports from various locations. The funnel eventually collapsed as the air returned to a horizontal state.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the location of the funnel cloud event discussed in the video?

South of Aurora reservoir

North of Aurora reservoir

East of Aurora reservoir

West of Aurora reservoir

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the spinning of air near the surface?

Air turbulence

Vertical surface vorticity

Surface wind shear

Horizontal surface vorticity

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What tool does the meteorologist use to explain horizontal surface vorticity?

A ruler

A pen or pencil

A piece of paper

A string

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the spinning air when a thunderstorm flares up above it?

It stretches into a vertical column

It forms a horizontal column

It dissipates

It slows down

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What reveals the funnel cloud in the vertical column of air?

Precipitation

Wind shear

Evaporation

Condensation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the funnel cloud highly visible to the public?

It was during a clear day

It was accompanied by heavy rain

It was very low to the ground

It was close to the Metro and high in the sky

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How high was the funnel cloud off the ground?

Between 11,000 and 12,000 feet

Between 5,000 and 10,000 feet

Between 3,000 and 4,000 feet

Between 1,000 and 2,000 feet

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