The states located in the Great Plains are known as?
What is tornado alley
100
A characteristic of this type of storm is a sudden spark, or electrical discharge.
What is lightning
100
The snowiest cities in the U.S. are?
What is Buffalo and Rochester in upper NY
100
Besides finding an underground shelter to shield you from this storm, you can also hide in an interior room of the house, like the bathroom.
What is tornado
100
Next friday what two events are taking place at Samuel Ogle for the 8th graders and 6/7th graders?
What is 8th - Kings Dominion; 6/7 - Field day
200
This storm begins over warm ocean wter as a low-pressure area, or tropical disturbance.
What is hurricane
200
Thunderstorms form when warm air rises rapidly within what type of cloud?
What is cumulonimbus
200
When a cold, dry air mass from central Canada moves southeast across one of the Great Lakes, it picks up water vapor and heat from the lake. What is this weather phenomenon known as?
What is Lake-Effect snow
200
During what types of storms should you always make sure you have a flashlight, batteries, water, blankets, radio, and food.
What is hurricane, tornadoes, thunderstorm, snowstorm (ice/hail), flooding
200
On June 7, all science classes will be doing what?
What is taking the science finals
300
A safety precaution for this storm is to evacuate immediately. Normally you are warned at least 24 hours before this storm hits.
What is hurricane
300
A lightning bolt can heat the air near how many degrees?
What is 30,000 celcius
300
In you are stuck in a snowstorm, it is important to follow this safety tip.
What is Cover exposed body parts and try to stay dry.
300
Whatever you do, during this storm, do not seek safety under a tree.
What is thunder and/or lightning storm
300
Very hot days like today can produce what type of weather?
What is thunderstorms
400
The safest place to be during a tornado is?
What is storm shelter or basement of a well-built building
400
A major danger during a severe thunderstorm may be?
What is flooding
400
If the air is colder than 0 degrees C all the way to the ground, what type of precipitation will fall?
What is snow
400
If you find yourself outside during this type of storm, lie down flat in a ditch - do not seek shelter under a bridge
What is tornado
400
Jahquell investigated what two storms?
What is hurricane and tornado
500
Tornado are ranked on what type of scale based on the damage it causes.
What is fujita scale
500
As a safety precaution, people are asked during a thunderstorm or lightning storm to avoid using objects that can what?
What is conduct electricity, such as metals.
500
Land near these two lakes cools much more rapidly than the water in these lakes. What are the lakes?
What is Erie and Ontario
500
With advances in weather predication tools, people now have up to 36 hours advance notice before this storm hits
What is hurricanes
500
What three types of weather conditions are normally seen during the winter months