Sandstorm
Where are sandstorms most common?
In arid regions like Sahara, Arabia and Asia
What can the hailstones damage?
Cars and houses
Where do hurricanes always form?
At sea
Why are storms important?
living things need water from rain and snow
Do sandstorms stay local?
No. They can travel from continent to continent. They can cross the Atlantic ocean.
What CAN'T you do in a blizzard?
See, walk or drive
What can they be called? Hurricanes or....
Cyclones or typhoons
When does a storm happen?
When two masses of different temperatures crash
What is a negative aspect of a sandstorm?
It can affect our health, causing asthma or bronchitis.
Why do the ice ball fall to the ground?
Because the ice crystals get too heavy
Hurricanes are the strongest and most _______ storms.
Violent
How long can a monsoon last?
Weeks or months
What is a positive aspect of sandstorms?
Dust is rich in phosphorus and it fertilizes the land.
How long does a winter storm have to last to be called a blizzard?
At least 3 hours
Which is the most dangerous scale of hurricane?
5 (five) is the most dangerous.
What are the conditions of summer and winter monsoons?
They are dry in winter and wet in summer