101-11 Thunderstorms

Question 1

3 Conditions for a TSTM

Answer 1

1. Moisture
2. Unstable air
3. Lifting force

Question 2

3 Lifecycles of a thunderstorm

Answer 2

Cumulus (developing/updrafts/ drops forming growing)
Mature (rain begins, up & down drafts, lightening)
Dissipating (ending, predominately downdrafts)

Question 3

Airmass TS

Answer 3

Formed from convection
Self destructive (down drafts & rain)
20-90mins

Question 4

Steady State (SSTATE)

Answer 4

Formed weather systems
More destructive
Several hours long

Question 5

Microburst

Answer 5

Localized column of sinking air, less than or equal to 2.5 miles in diameter
(Can be wet or dry)