Severe Weather 1
How are thunderstorms and tornadoes related?
tornadoes can only start during thunderstorms
How do you stay safe during a tornado?
Go in the basement, stay away from windows, listen for sirens, etc
What kind of air is in a continental tropical air mass?
dry and warm
Name the 4 types of precipitation
rain, sleet, snow, hail
What is fog?
a cloud on the ground
How do you stay safe during a blizzard?
keep warm, don't travel if you don't have to, etc.
Why are some hurricane names retired?
Because the storms were so powerful/ memorable
Where does a continental polar air mass form?
North of us (the poles)
Where does a maritime polar air mass form?
in the northern parts of The Atlantic/ Pacific
How does wind affect the weather?
Windy weather can make it feel colder than it actually is
Why do we name hurricanes?
So scientists don't confused about which storm they are talking about (sometimes there are multiple hurricanes happening at the same time)
How do you stay safe during a hurricane?
Board up your windows, stay inside, evacuate if necessary, DON'T go near the beach/ water... etc
What kind of air does a maritime tropical air mass contain?
humid/wet and warm
Where does a maritime tropical air mass form?
south of the US- the Caribbean
and in the oceans
How do clouds affect the weather?
Clouds can block the Sun, making things cooler. Can also bring precipitation
How do you stay safe during a thunderstorm?
Stay inside.
What happened to New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?
The levees did not work correctly; more than 80% of the city was flooded. People lost power, didn't have water, had to be evacuated. The state and federal government took a long time to respond.
What kind of air does a maritime polar air mass have?
humid but cold
How does air pressure affect the weather?
Air pressure decreases as altitude increases. Therefore, air pressure is greater at low altitudes than it is at high altitudes. Low pressure can lead to cloudiness, wind, and precipitation.
How does humidity affect the weather?
The more humidity, the "stickier" it feels outside. And higher humidity can bring precipitation.
Name 3 states that are part of Tornado Alley
Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska
What's a levee?
A wall put up around rivers/lakes to stop them from overflowing onto the nearby land
What kind of weather will a maritime polar air mass typically bring?
Rainy, cloudy,
What kind of weather will a continental tropical air mass typically bring?
The weather will warm up and be nice, clear weather
How does precipitation affect the weather?
can affect the temperature, can affect the conditions outside