Weather
What is weather?
Weather is the state of the atmosphere at a certain time and place
What is climate
Long-term behavior of atmosphere (100+ years)
Name 1 type of severe Weather
Examples
Thunderstorm
Tornadoes
Hurricanes
Blizzards
Floods
Tsunami
How many miles per hour does a tropical storm move?
39-73MPH
Obike
What is humidity?
The amount of water vapor in the air
Name 1 type of climate
Tropical
Dry
Temperate
Continental
Polar
How hot can the temperature of lightning be? (answer in Celsius)
30,000 C
When is hurricane season?
June 1st - November 30th
Where do most tornadoes occur in the United States?
Tornado Alley
What measures temperature?
Thermometer
What is weight of air in an area?
Air pressure
What are the three stages of a thunderstorm?
Cumulus stage, Mature Stage, and Dissipation Stage
What is severe Weather?
Weather that may cause property damage or loss of life
What is the difference between a tornado watch and a warning?
Warning means potential for tornado; watch means a tornado has been seen
Barometer
How are Tornadoes measured
Fujita scale
What is a tornado?
A rotating column of air with very high winds and a funnel shaped cloud in contact with the surface of earth
What are the three factors are considered when using the safir-simpson scale?
Wind speed
Central pressure
Storm Surge
Where do hurricanes form over
The sea