Weather Things: Storms

The video discusses various weather phenomena and their impacts, including excessive precipitation, tropical storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms. It highlights the dangers of flooding, snow, wind, hail, lightning, and thunder. The importance of having a safety plan and resilient infrastructure is emphasized to mitigate these natural hazards.

What are the main consequences of excessive precipitation?

• Enhanced transportation systems

• Flooding and disruption of daily life

• Improved air quality

• Increased agricultural yield

What factors determine the weight and volume of snow?

• Soil composition

• Sunlight exposure

• Wind speed and direction

• Air temperature and moisture content

Why are tropical storms and hurricanes given names?

• To categorize their strength

• To honor meteorologists

• To track them easily

• To predict their path

What is a common effect of thunderstorms that do not produce tornadoes?

• Decreased wind speed

• Increased humidity

• Flash flooding

• Clear skies

What is a fulgurite?

• A type of cloud

• A glass tube formed by lightning

• A type of hailstone

• A weather forecasting tool