Hurricanes
What is the calmest part of a hurricane called?
The eye of the storm
Where is tornado valley located?
The mid-southern center of the United States.
What are small pellets of ice that precipitate?
Sleet
What is climate?
The specific weather conditions over a duration of time
What comes after a hurricane that causes flooding on the coast?
Storm Surge
What are tornadoes made up of?
Strong winds of warm and cold air that spiral together and mix with dust.
Large pieces of ice that are found in precipitation is known as
Hail
What is weather?
The atmospheric conditions at a specific date and time.
What are some effect of a hurricane?
Hurricanes can cause for power lines to go down and can cause for flooding of houses and roads.
True or False?
Volcanoes are formed in low pressure areas.
True
What are some effects of Winter storms?
Pipes freezing, Visibility is lessened, Roads are filled with snow causing transportation problems.
How is lightning produced?
What are some safety tips for hurricanes?
Safety tips for hurricanes include staying inside and have an evacuation plan.
What are some safety tips for when a tornado is coming?
Go into a basement if you can. Evacuate, and store all belongings securely.
What are some safety tips for preparing for a winter storm?
Stay inside, keep all windows and doors shut, have an emergency kit
What is the difference between latitude and longitude?
Latitude are lines that go east to west. Longitude are lines that go north to south.