Thunderstorms
TRUE OR FALSE.
The wind in a thunderstorm has to be 50 mph or more.
TRUE
What is a tornado that forms over water called?
Water Spout
What's another name for a hurricane?
Typhoon or cyclone.
What type of material is lightning attracted to?
Metal
Should you stay inside a building or car during a hurricane?
YES!
True or False.
Thunderstorms have rapid up drafts and down drafts.
What is a tornado that forms over land?
Twister!
What type of ocean water do hurricanes form over?
WARM ocean water
What are fulgurites?
When lightning hits sand, the sand heats up and glass tubes are created.
What can you install on your roof to attract lightning so that it directs the lightning right into the ground?
lightning rods
What two ways does air move in a hurricane?
Vertical and horizontal
Where in the US are tornadoes mostly found?
Middle of the US.
June 1st-Nov. 30th is called....
Hurricane Season!
2 types of lightning are...
Cloud to cloud
Cloud to ground
Never stand near a __________ when you are outside in a storm.
TREE
Do you need moisture to create a thunderstorm?
YES!
Where should you go during a tornado?
Basement or underground shelter
The winds in a hurricane must be how fast?
74 mph or more
Which type of lightning is the most dangerous?
Cloud to ground
You can install _____________ over your windows to help keep them safe in a hurricane.
Hurricane shutters
Do you need lightning to form a thunderstorm?
Nope! You need moisture, an unstable atmosphere, and hot or cold air.
What other warnings might there be during a tornado?
Outside sirens and on your phones.
What is the eye of the hurricane like?
It is calm!
Who and what can lightning cause damage to?
People, cars, and planes
What 3 places can you hide during a hurricane?
Closet, bathtub, or under a table