Thunderstorms

Question 1

What cloud is most associated with thunderstorms?

Answer 1

Cumulonimbus

Question 2

What kinds of fronts come with thunderstorms?

Answer 2

Cold Fronts

Question 3

What is the first stage of the life cycle of a thunderstorm?

Answer 3

Developing Stage

Question 4

What is the second stage of the life cycle of a thunderstorm?

Answer 4

Mature Stage

Question 5

What is the third stage of the life cycle of a thunderstorm?

Answer 5

Dissipating Stage

Question 6

What is a derecho?

Answer 6

Widespread, long -lived wind storm associated with a band of fast moving showers

Question 7

What is a Mesoscale Convective Vortex (MCV)?

Answer 7

A low-pressure center that pulls wind into a vortex

Question 8

What is a Mesoscale Convective Complex (MCC)?

Answer 8

large, circular, long-lived cluster of showers and thunderstorms

Question 9

What are some effects of thunderstorms?

Answer 9

Lightning, hail, rain, flooding, wind, etc.

Question 10

What are some thunderstorm safety tips?

Answer 10

Avoid windows and large open rooms, stay low, and stay inside (vehicle or building)