Tornadoes
When do tornadoes usually occur?
During thunderstorms
What is another name for a hurricane?
Typhoons or cyclonic storms
How many different types of lightning can occur?
3
What does the earth spin on?
Its axis
What are floods?
land is covered in more water than it can absorb
What are tornadoes rated on?
Fujita scale
Who's observes the ocean for signs of hurricanes?
Meteorologist - Weather scientist
Why do we see lightning before we hear the thunder?
Because the speed of light is faster than the speed of sound
What are droughts?
Lack of water
What are tornadoes?
Tornadoes are whirling columns of air.
What is a tropical depression?
a massive system of wind rotating around a column of low-pressure air.
When clouds get heavy with moisture such as water and rain falls.
What weather is usually found at the equator?
Tropical weather all year around
What are tsunamis?
An under water earthquake or volcano
How does a tornado form?
When a hot updraft and a cool downdraft cycle together on land.
At what speed does a category 1 hurricane begin?
74 miles per hour
How does lighting form?
Static electricity build because of air rubbing up against each other.
What would happen if the earth wasn't tilted?
We would have the same seasons all year wherever you live
What is an earthquake?
the earth has tectonic plates and When plates shift the earth shakes.
How long do tornadoes usually last and where are they most commonly found in the us?
10 minutes and in midwestern us
What are hurricanes?
A large tropical cyclone also know as a large, swirling storm with strong winds and lots of rain
What 3 things should we stay away from during a thunderstorm?
1. water
2. Tall items such as trees
3. metal things
What causes the seasons to come and go?
The earths tilt as earth makes its way around the sun
What is the best thing we can do in case of an emergency?
2 parts
1. Have a family plan
2. Have a ready kit