Severe Weather Flashcards
1
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flood
A
An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.
2
Q
rain shadow effect
A
A patch of land that has been forced to become a desert because mountain ranges blocked all plant-growing, rainy weather.
3
Q
hurricane
A
A severe, rotating tropical storm with heavy rains and cyclonic winds exceeding 74 mph.
4
Q
severe weather warning
A
Alerts given to warn of severe weather conditions.
5
Q
severe weather watch
A
The monitoring of atmospheric conditions that are favorable for severe weather.
6
Q
lake effect
A
A cold air mass moves across long expanses of warmer lake water, causing snow.
