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Hurricanes - Tornadoes 2-4
Hurricanes - Tornadoes Lesson 2-4
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6th Grade
01/26/2015

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Term
What is vortex?
Definition
The circulation of liquids or gases
Term
What are three things that contribute to the formation of a vortex?
Definition
  1. Uneven heating of the Earth
  2. Force of gravity
  3. Earth's rotation
Term
Where in a vortex are winds the fastest?
Definition
in the center
Term
Fujita scale
Definition
tornado
Term
Central Plains, US
Definition
Tornado
Term
Saffir/Simpson Scale
Definition
Hurricane
Term
Forms over dry land
Definition
Tornado
Term
Forms over warm, ocean waters
Definition
Hurricane
Term
A _____________ is larger than a _______________.
Definition
hurricane / tornado
Term
A ___________ has faster winds than a ______________.
Definition
tornado / hurricane
Term
What types of energy does the sun provide us with?
Definition
light and heat
Term
How does the energy from the sun reach the Earth?
Definition
radiation
Term
Describe the rate that soil absorbs and releases heat.
Definition
heats up fast, but cools quickly
Term
Describe the rate that water absorbs and releases heat.
Definition
Water takes longer to heat but holds its heat longer
Term
Which substance holds its heat longer, land or water?
Definition
water
Term
Warm surfaces cause the air above them to be ______________.
Definition
warmer
Term
Cold surfaces cause the air above them to be ____________.
Definition
cold
Term
What is condensation?
Definition
when evaporated (gas) cools to become liquid
Term
In what direction does warm air move?
Definition
up
Term
In what direction does cold air move?
Definition
down
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