Physical Science Study Set 3

Lightning that illuminates clouds with flickering flashes is called

Hurricanes gain strength when over

Rain drops that freeze prior to striking the warm ground is a(n) ______________ storm.

The dome of water associated with a hurricane making landfall is called a

Rain that freezes on striking a cold surface gives rise to a(n) ______________ storm.

When at home during a tornado warning, you should seek shelter in ______________ of the building.

When air is cooled below its dew point without condensation, it is said to be

Snowstorms accompanied by high winds and low temperatures are called

In the Bergeron process, condensation occurs on

An air mass forming over the Gulf of Mexico would be classified as

Hurricanes derive their energy from

The process by which raindrops are formed by the collision of droplets is called

An usually results in

A tornado ______________ is issued when a tornado has been sighted or indicated on radar.

A hurricane, in other parts of the world, is also known as

An air mass derives its characteristics from its

Lightning between a cloud and the surrounding air is called

The boundary between two air masses is called a

The low-pressure center of a hurricane is called the

Conditions opposite to those of El Niño conditions are called