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Describe a tornado.
A thunderstorm is a column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the surface of the earth.
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Define hurricane.
A hurricane is a rapidly rotating storm with a low pressure center, strong winds, and a collection of thunderstorms.
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Define blizzard.
A blizzard is a severe snow storm with winds above 35 mph, visibility less than ¼ mile and lasting over 3 hours.
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Define thunderstorm.
A storm with lightning and thunder produced by a cumulonimbus cloud.
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How does a tornado form?
Tornadoes form with a change in wind direction and wind speed, along with rising air.
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What does a hurricane need to form?
Hurricanes need warm waters above 80 degrees fahrenheit, high relative humidity, and sudden winds.
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How does a blizzard form?
Below freezing temperatures, moisture for precipitation, and warm rising air over cold air.
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What is needed to form a thunderstorm?
Moisture, unstable warm air, and lift.
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What is the difference between the fujita scale and the enhanced fujita scale?
The enhanced fujita scale replaced the original in the U.S and Canada in 2007. Includes F0-F5, and the enhanced includes higher winds.
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List the ways how you can stay safe during a hurricane.
Stay indoors, have flashlights ready, listen to your local radio or TV station.
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List the ways to prepare for a blizzard.
Stock on emergency supplies, avoid going outside, avoid driving, and check the forecast.
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Explain how to stay safe during a thunderstorm.
Find shelter in a sturdy building or car, get to higher ground.
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Explain the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.
A tornado watch means the conditions are right for a tornado, and a tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted and you should find shelter ASAP.
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Explain the difference between a hurricane’s eye and eye wall.
A hurricane’s eye is relatively quiet and calm. The eye wall surrounds the eye and contains the highest winds in the storm.
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Explain why “The No Name Storm” is also known as “The Storm of the 20th Century”
The Storm of the 20th century was a blizzard with hurricane force winds, stretched from Canada to Mid-America, and cause 300 deaths and 10 million power outages.
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How do you NOT stay safe during a thunderstorm?
By using electronics and taking a shower.
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What happened on March 18th, 1925?
The Tri-State Tornado with winds at 235 mph, lasting for 3 and a half hours.
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Which hurricane is recorded as the worst hurricane of all time?
Galveston, 1900
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Explain how to avoid hypothermia if caught outside during a blizzard.
Stay hydrated and nourished, keep moving around, don’t eat snow.
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How can you know how far away lightning is?
Count the seconds between lightning and thunder, and divide by 2.
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