weather
Air temperature and humidity are weather variables.
True or false
true
Name the four types of precipitation
rain, sleet, snow and hail
when would a thunderstorm likely cause severe flooding
mature stage
which type of weather is associated with a maritime polar air mass
cloudy and rainy
name a US state where tornadoes are likely to occur
OK, TX, Kansas
What is the main characteristic to determine weather
it is temporary
Which form of precipitation falls in a solid form
hail
During what type of storm might a beach be evacuated
hurricane
what air mass is warm and humid and form over water
maritime tropical
what is especially useful for measuring wind speed during severe weather
Doppler radar
What is a weather forecast
a prediction on what weather will be where and when
Which water cycle processes are directly related to cloud formation?
evaporation and condensation
what are the characteristics of a blizzard
low temperatures, strong winds, blowing snow
which front brings several days of steady rain or snow to an area
stationary
What do closely spaced isobars indicate about wind?
strong winds
Which instrument measures air temperature?
a thermometer
To be considered a tornado the rotating winds must touch the ___________
ground
What is the Fujita scale used to measure
tornadoes
A weather ________ is the boundary between two air masses.
front
Which movie is about a hurricane? The Hurricane or Hurricane Heist
Hurricane Heist
The U.S. National Weather Service issues a(n) _______ when severe weather is possible. It issues a(n) ________ when severe weather is already occurring.
watch, warning
As the warm air rises, water vapor condenses, and ______________ often occurs
precipitation
When a hurricane moves over land or _______ water, it loses energy
cold
A(n) _________ front forms when a warmer air mass moves toward a cooler air mass.
warm
Name a movie about a tornado
Twister/ into the storm/ night of the twisters/ atomic twister/