Florida Weather C1 L3 Flashcards
The condition of the air at a certain time and place
Weather
The pattern of weather in the area has over a long period of time. it rarely changes
Climate
A strong swirling storm with rain and wind blowing more than 74 mph
Hurricane
A storm with very fast winds that form a funnel shaped cloud
Tornado
Precipitation that has frozen into balls of ice
Hail
Name two main differences between weather and climate
Weather is changing all the time, while climate rarely changes.
Weather is about a particular time and place, while climate is more general.
A period of time with with very little rain
Drought
The effects of a drought
Crops are damaged, soil gets dry, plants can die.
When the air feels wet, this is in the air
Moisture
When the temperature gets below freezing, this can damage crops
Frost
Hurricane season in Florida
June to November
Two ways hurricanes cause damage
Strong winds can damage buildings and trees.
Heavy rain can cause flooding.
The season in Florida when rain is heaviest
Summer
How a hurricane forms
A storm forms over warm ocean water and builds up to at least 74 mph.
Two ways a hurricane loses strength
Hitting land or cooler water
A period of days with very high temperatures
Heat wave
During a heat wave, hot air gets stuck over land. What does that do that keeps it hot?
It keeps sea breezes from blowing in and cooling the air down.
Where the word hurricane comes from?
Spanish explorers picked up the term from the Taino Indian word huracan, meaning evil spirit.
The strongest part of the hurricane
The eye (center)
A tornado that forms over water
Water spout
Where is the National Hurricane Center located?
Miami
If a hurricane is possible within 36 hours, the hurricane center issues a…
Hurricane Watch
If a hurricane is expected within 24 hours, the hurricane center issues a….
Hurricane Warning
What happens to hurricane’s name when it is a very destructive hurricane?
It’s never used again
The most costly natural disaster to hit US in modern times. $30 billion in damage.
Hurricane Andrew
This hurricane damaged the Keys in 1960
Hurricane Donna
Category of Hurricane with winds 74-95 mph
Category 1
Category of hurricane with winds greater than 155 mph
Category 5
How is a hurricane named?
The national hurricane center produces a list and they are assigned alphabetically.
