Chapter5les4 Severe Weather Flashcards

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Cyclone

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Cyclone Has hurricanes and tornadoes both have low pressure closures and spinning winds.

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Drought

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A drought is a long period of dry weather.

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Front

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Front is a place where two air masses meet.

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Hurricane

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A hurricane is a very large swirling storm with very low pressure at its center and wind speed higher than 73 miles per hour.

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Air mass

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Air mass is a large region of air that has a similar temperature and humidity.

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