storms Flashcards
1
Q
what kind of weather does an anticyclone bring
A
dry and clear
2
Q
what are the most powerful storms on earth
A
hurricanes = storm surges
3
Q
a tornado is most dangerous because of what
A
strong winds spin
4
Q
describe the eye of the hurricane
A
calm
5
Q
describe the 4 steps of how a tornado forms
A
- 2 winds spinning in different directions come together
- warm air gets sucked up
- a funnel forms.
- tornado touches the ground
6
Q
where do most tornados in the us occur
A
tornado alley
7
Q
a storm surge is a dangerous part of a
A
hurricane
8
Q
how do winds behave in a cyclone
A
the spins towards the center and
9
Q
describe lightning
A
electric charge goes from one are to another
