Chapter 13 “STORMS” Review Guide Name:______

Part 1: Thunderstorm Review Questions

  1. In order for a Thunderstorm to form, what type of air must be in place?
  1. Which “Air Lifting Mechanisms” will result in the most severe T-Storm?
  1. What is Orographic Lifting?
  1. When water vapor condenses to form a cloud, additional help is given for the air in the cloud to rise because?
  1. The “Lifted Condensation Level” (LCL) is?
  1. What type of cloud is needed for a sever T-Storm to occur?
  1. The top of a T-Storm cloud develops an anvil head because:
  1. The stronger the updrafts inside of a T-Storm cloud, ______.
  1. Hail is a form of precipitation that forms in a T-Storm cloud because:
  1. Lightning occurs in a T-Storm because of:
  1. How hot does a lightning bolt get?
  1. A result of lightning is thunder because of:
  1. True of False: Lightning never strikes the same place twice?
  1. Strong Shear winds in a T-Storm cloud, along with strong Updrafts and Downdrafts can result in the Shear winds being tilted to form a(n):
  1. The Cumulus stage of T-Storm development is dominated by air doing what?
  1. The Mature stage of T-Storm development is dominated by air doing what?
  1. The Dissipating stage of T-Storm development is dominated by air doing what?
  1. What stage of T-Storm Development will produce the most violent weather?
  1. What type of Fronts will produce a more severe T-Storm?
  1. Lightning will usually strike tall objects because:

Part 2: Air Mass Thunderstorms vs. Frontal Thunderstorms

  1. Caused by warm/humid air rising on its own over the course of the day.
  2. Caused by the collision of a cold/dry air mass into a warm/humid air mass.
  3. Reason for the majority of Thunderstorms in Florida.
  4. Usually produces a more sever Thunderstorm.
  5. Has a greater chance of a Tornado resulting from it.
  6. A Thunderstorm at 2 a.m. in the morning would be the result of this.
  7. Would have a lower pressure recording.
  8. Sea-breeze Thunderstorm would be an example.
  9. A Thunderstorm that is a result of orographic lifting.
  10. A Thunderstorm that is a result of Frontal lifting.

Part 3: Tornadoes and Hurricanes: Multiple Choice questions.

  1. Tornadoes are classified by wind speeds. These wind speeds are determined by:
  1. Tornadoes most commonly occur in Tornado Alley because:
  1. A Tornado that forms over water is called a(n):
  1. Hurricanes that often hit the Caribbean and Southern United States, form off the Coast of:
  1. Hurricanes in the Pacific Ocean that hit the Philippines and Japan are referred to as:
  1. Hurricanes are classified by wind speed and atmospheric pressure. This data is determined by:
  1. Hurricanes that form in the Atlantic ocean are carried over to the US by what winds?
  1. The strongest winds in a hurricane are located:
  1. A term used for flooding during a hurricane?
  1. Hurricane season is during: