Weather Symbols
What does a blue H stand for?
High Pressure
Which weather system has red half-moons?
A warm front
This storm can produce winds over 300 mph.
A tornado
A tornado that occurs over water.
A water spout
When there is too much snow on a mountain, this can be produced?
An avalanche!
What does a read L stand for?
Low Pressure
Which weather front has a triangle on top and half-moons on the bottom?
A stationary front
This part of a tornado is the strongest.
The middle
What the the middle of a hurricane called?
The eye
Where is the safety place to be during a tornado?
The basement and away from windows
Which pressure system causes good weather/sunny skies?
High Pressure
Which weather front has a triangle and a half moon on the same side?
An occular front
What are the strength scales of a tornado?
FO, F1, F2, F3, F4 and F5
What strength categories are there for a hurricane?
Category 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
What should you wear to avoid frostbite?
Coat, winter gloves, winter cap, layers, snow boots, long johns
Which pressure system causes storms/strong winds?
Low Pressure
Which front brings a lot of rain?
A stationary front
How wide are most tornadoes?
25-50 yards
What weather condition occurs when there is a lack of rain?
A drought
What should you do if you have a job to do outside when it is really cold?
Take frequent breaks inside
Which weather front has all blue triangles?
A cold front.
Which front occurs when the cold takes over the warm air?
An occular front
A tornado that does not touch the ground.
A funnel cloud
A blizzard
What is your teacher's favorite Dairy Queen blizzard?
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