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Which is a density independent factor in controlling a poputation?
Tornadoes
Do tornadoes form with variations of temperature?
Variations in temperature often play a role in the formation of tornadoes, but they are not the only factor.
Which factor increases the chance of powerful thunderstorms and tornadoes?
Wind shear can help turn an ordinary thunderstorm into a dangerous one that can spawn tornadoes.
Do tornadoes start by rainy weather?
Tornadoes form in thunderstorms so they are usually accompanied by or preceded by rain. But the rain itself is not the main factor in tornado formation as storms with little or no rain can also produce tornadoes.
Does humidity cause tornadoes?
Humidity itself does not cause tornadoes. Tornadoes form from the interaction of different air masses with varying temperature, humidity, and wind conditions. High humidity levels can contribute to the instability needed for severe thunderstorms that can produce tornadoes under the right atmospheric conditions.
Are tornadoes cyclonic?
Most tornadoes are cyclonic, meaning they rotate counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere. However, a very small percentage of tornadoes are anticyclonic, rotating in the opposite direction.
What term do you use when you describe winds that are responsible for tornadoes that blow at different heights at different speeds and in different directions?
This condition is called wind shear. It is indeed a crucial factor in producing tornadoes.
What does precipitation have to do with tornadoes?
Precipitation is a key factor in the formation of tornadoes. Tornadoes often form within thunderstorms, where strong updrafts and downdrafts can lead to the development of a rotating column of air. The presence of precipitation can add instability to the atmosphere, enhancing the conditions necessary for tornado formation.
What is a line of violent thunderstorms?
A line of violent thunderstorms is called a squall line. It is a long, narrow band of severe thunderstorms that can produce damaging winds, large hail, and sometimes tornadoes. Squall lines often form along or ahead of cold fronts.
Do tornadoes have friction?
Yes. Friction is always a factor. It is partly through drag, which can be thought of as friction, that the wind in a tornado is able to cause damage.
All storms in the south have been pretty bad ever since the tornadoes on April 27 Why is it that the storms are worse then the storms before tornadoes?
Severe thunderstorms are what produce tornadoes. The same general conditions(warm mist air meeting cool dry air, wind shear, etc.) that can produce tornadoes can also lead to strong to severe thunderstorms, even if those storms don't produce tornadoes. Another factor may be psychological; after such devastating tornadoes people may be more aware of the severity of the storms that come through.
Are all tornadoes the same color?
No. Tornadoes vary in color. The lighting is an important factor. The funnel of a tornado may appear black, gray, or white depending on how it is lit. In a few instances tornadoes have been lit up orange, red, or pink by the setting sun. Additionally, many tornadoes suck up large amounts of soil and may be colored by that. This can turn a tornado black, gray, brown, or red.
