Vocabulary section 5 Flashcards
1
Q
A violent disturbance in the atmosphere
A
Storm
2
Q
A a small storm often, accompanied by heavy precipitation and frequent thunder, and lightning
A
Thunderstorm
3
Q
A tropical storm that has winds about 119 km/h or higher
A
Hurricane
4
Q
A rapidly whirling funnel shaped cloud that reaches down to touch earth surface
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Tornado
5
Q
A dome of water that sweeps across the coast where a hurricane lands
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Storm surge
6
Q
An overflowing of water in a normally dry area
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Flood
7
Q
A long period of low precipitation
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Drought
