Ch.5,Les.4 Severe Weather Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Thunderstorm
A
A rainstorm that includes thunder and lightning
2
Q
What is a Tornado
A
A rotating , funnel- shaped cloud with extreme high winds
3
Q
What is Air mass
A
A large region of air that has a similar temperature and humidity
4
Q
What is a Hurricane
A
A very large , swirling storm with very low pressure at its center and wind speeds higher than 73 miles per hour
5
Q
What is Monsoon
A
A seasonal wind usually associated with heavy rains
6
Q
What is Low pressure closure
A
When an area of low pressure air is surrounded by higher pressure air
7
Q
What is a Storm Surge
A
Waves create a bulge of water in the ocean
8
Q
What is a Cyclone
A
Any storm with low pressure center and a counter - clockwise rotation
9
Q
What is Front
A
The place where two air masses meet
