This is a cloud that appears white, and puffy on a nice day.
Cumulus
This storm is measured based on how much damage it causes.
Tornado
Why do we see lighting before hearing thunder.
Light travels faster than sound
This will usually fall right before a tornado
hail
How many living kingdoms are there?
5
This cloud is actually what Fog is..
Stratus
This is a name given to storms that are not strong enough to become a hurricane.
Tropical Storm
These types of storms often form in the afternoon
Thunderstorms
Sleet
What is the hottest planet?
Venus
The cloud that tornadoes start from is shaped like a..
Funnel
What are 3 requirements for a blizzard
Low visibility
3 hours long
Wind speeds 55km per hour
Why do we have less tornados in Michigan than other places?
Temperatures are often too cool for these storms to form
Water vapor freezes into crystals in the clouds and falls as..
snow
What planet is named after the roman god of war?
Mars
Storms will form from this cloud type..
Nimbocumulus
How many categories of hurricanes are there..
5
This is defined as "The sudden expansion of heated air."
Lightining
Water vapor that gathers in the clouds eventually falls as..
Rain
The core of the earth is made of 2 minerals..
Nickel and Iron
This cloud type is high in the sky and is "wispy, and smoke-like"
Cirrus
Explain the difference between a cyclone and a hurricane.
Hurricanes are in northern oceans and spin counter clockwise.
Cyclones are in south and spin clockwise
Explain how lighting is created
The particles of dust and dirt in clouds cause friction leading to electric shock.
Clouds are water vapor, but why are they not invisible?
Clouds also are made up of dirt, and dust that water vapor clings to
Center of the earth is what temp?
10,000