Question

what properties of air must exist in order for thunderstorms and tornadoes to form?
A. cold, high pressure
B. warm, low pressure
C. warm, high pressure
D. cold, low pressure

Answer 1

@MissSmartiez

Answer 2

@MissSmartiez please help I have a midterm tomorrow

Answer 3

"The potential for strong thunderstorms to develop is necessary. This usually occurs along a cold front, where a cold air mass moves into a warm air mass, forcing the warm air upwards and causing condensation. "


http://www.answers.com/Q/What_weather_conditions_need_to_happen_for_Tornadoes_to_form

Answer 4

So?

Answer 5

so the answer is D?

Answer 6

it is correct? @MissSmartiez

Answer 7

Normally low air pressure is associated with this; I am checking if it is either cold or warm. I am thinking COLD.

Answer 8

I think is B

Answer 9

D was correct though :)

Answer 10

because thunderstorms are produced by warm and moist air near the ground and unstable atmosphere

Answer 11

Low pressure and cold fronts are usually associated with these I believe, check though.

Answer 12

and tornado is when cold, and dry air from Canada meets warm, humid air from the tropic

Answer 13

so i not sure which one is the answer

Answer 14

Cold front moves through, pushing the warm air up; lifting it off the ground.

Answer 15

I am a bit waver-y about this question,



warm air usually causes it, however, it happens in a COLD front..

Answer 16

do you mean air, or front?

Answer 17

air

Answer 18

it said in the question

Answer 19

Ok, well then.

Warm air, which is caused by a cold front, and low pressure.

So, I'd say B, not 100% sure.