11 Questions
What is the main cause of precipitation such as rain, hail, sleet, or snow?
Cooling and condensation of water vapor in clouds
What causes a stationary front?
A boundary between air masses that does not move
What is an air mass?
A large region of air with similar temperature and humidity
What type of storm involves lightning and thunder?
Thunderstorm
What is a front?
A boundary between two air masses with different temperatures
What type of front often brings light, steady rain?
Warm Front
Which type of storm is characterized by a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud?
Tornado
What is the minimum wind speed for a tropical storm to be classified as a hurricane?
119 kilometers per hour
Which type of storm can cause coastal flooding and severe wind damage?
Hurricane
Which type of storm causes damage by breaking buildings, uprooting trees, and lifting cars into the air?
Tornado
What type of storm is characterized by rain falling on a ground that is cold enough for ice to form on outside surfaces?
Ice Storm
Explore the effects of the atmosphere on weather patterns and precipitation. Learn about air masses, their impact on local weather, and the different forms of precipitation like rain, hail, sleet, and snow.
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