Mesocyclone is another word for
Funnel
At what approximate temperature does ocean water need to be for a hurricane to occur?
80 degrees F
T/F The faster the wind the smaller the hail
False
These storm cells are the most common, only last for about an hour, and occur in the summer.
Single-Cell
There are 2 types of air masses based upon their moisture content... these are?
Maritime and Continental
A tornado typically occurs at the rear end of the
Thunderstorm
Where to Cyclones form?
Over the Equator
T/F Hail always comes with tornadoes
False
During the mature stage of a single cell thunderstorm, what occurs?
Heavy rain
This Air mass originates over the Arctic or Antarctic Regions and are very cold.
Arctic
Tornado Alley includes Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and...
South Dakota
How many MPH must a storm be at in order for it to begin turning?
74 MPH
Hail will grow to be over 4 inches in diameter when speed is over what mph?
100 MPH
Multi-cell thunderstorms are also referred to as?
Squall Lines
This air mass originates over the lower latitudes of both land and sea and is hot/warm.
Tropical
A cloud cap occurs when it hits which part of the atmosphere?
Troposphere
How many (approximate) weeks can a hurricane last?
2 weeks
What color light causes the stormy sky to turn green against the blue water ice droplets?
Red
Supercell thunderstorms can reach as high as the...
Stratosphere
This air mass originates over the higher latitudes of both land and sea and are not as cold as Arctic air masses.
Polar
DAILY DOUBLE
The highest recorded speed of a tornado was 302 MPH, what city and state did this occur?
Bridge Creek, OK
This effect is based upon the equator, and if the storm is in the northern or southern hemisphere. This is what causes the storm to turn.
The Coriolis Effect
What do meteorologists call hail?
Graupel
DAILY DOUBLE
These thunderstorms are caused by air that is forced upward by mountains or hillsides
Orographic Thunderstorms
This is when a warm front is over taken by a cold front.
Occluded front