Unit E Ch. 3 Flashcards
In the Pacific Ocean hurricanes are called twisters.
false
Weather satellites send images of the clouds over Earth to weather stations on the ground.
true
To predict the weather, some people observe how plants and animals behave.
true
If you are outside when a tornado is sighted, you should try to stay in a ditch or some other low area.
true
In tornadoes, the air pressure is very high.
false
Clouds that form high in the sky have the prefix cirro-in front of their family name.
true
If you stand outside when lightning is occurring, you should stand under the tallest tree in the area.
false
Different types of clouds give clues about the weather to come.
true
When the edge of cold air mass comes in contact with the edge of warm air mass, the cooler air pushes under the warm air.
true
In a thunderstorm, thunder and lightning never happen at the same time.
false
cold front
thunderstorms-cold air moves
warm front
warm air moves & light rain
high-pressure area
dry & clear
low-pressure area
windy, cloudy, & rainy
Cirrus clouds
wisps of hair-ice crystals form
