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