Clouds
Which type of cloud is most commonly associated with thunderstorms and severe weather?
Cumulonimbus
What is storm surge?
Flooding from a hurricane
Which scale is commonly used to rate tornado damage intensity?
EF or Enhanced Fujita
Which weather hazard is characterized by a rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm toward the ground?
Tornado
What does the term "precipitation" refer to?
Water falling from the sky
Which cloud type is high, thin, and commonly made of ice crystals?
Cirrus
What is the calm, relatively clear center of a mature hurricane called
Eye
Which action is recommended during a tornado warning when you are inside a sturdy building?
Seek Shelter
Which form of precipitation consists of balls or lumps of ice?
Hail
A winter storm with strong winds and significant blowing or falling snow that greatly reduces visibility
Blizzard
Which cloud type is usually low, gray, and forms in a widespread layer?
Stratus
Which part of a hurricane contains the strongest winds?
Eye wall
Which condition is generally necessary for a tornado to form from a severe thunderstorm?
Strong wind shear
Which severe weather hazard involves hailstones, strong winds, or tornadoes produced by a thunderstorm?
Severe Thunderstorm
What causes lightning?
Electrical discharge
Which cloud type is often described as puffy or cotton-like?
Cumulus
What process provides hurricanes with much of their energy?
Heat Releasing from oceans. Warm water
Watch or warning? Conditions are favorable for tornadoes to develop
Watch
What is a thunderstorm?
Storm that produces thunder and lightning
Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure?
Barometer
Clouds are made out of what?
Water Vapor
What generally happens to air pressure near the center of a hurricane?
Low pressure
Which type of thunderstorm is most commonly associated with strong tornadoes?
Supercell
Which ingredient is important for thunderstorm development?
Warm, moist air
What causes thunder?
Rapid expansion of air.