Chapter 4 - Extreme Weather Flashcards
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What isn’t an extreme weather?
A
Tsunamis
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Name 5 extreme weathers
A
flooding tornadoes tidal wave earthquakes Ice storms
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Q
Types of tornados?
A
Single funnel Wedge Multiple vortex Water spout Fire whirl Dust storm Satellite tornado
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Q
What causes a tornado?
A
Tornadoes are extremely violent thunderstorms that develop during certain conditions on the atmosphere. These conditions are met when warm humid air rises to meet colder air. This causes condensation of the moisture and forms a massive thundercloud. This formation is accompanied by strong winds (100 miles per hour) that feed the tornado and carry it to large distances and height.
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Q
What impacts can an extreme weather have?
A
Economic, environmental and social
