13.1 Thunderstorms

Earth Science

Overview At any moment ________ thunderstorms are

occurring across the globe Mississippi has an average of ______

thunderstorm days each year ________________ are associated with

thunderstorms Thunderstorms provide energy for the

formation of ___________

How they form 3 conditions must exist:

Thunderstorms form from ______________ clouds

Types _________thunderstorms occur when air

rises because of ________l heating of Earth’s surface within one air mass; “pop-up storm” Mountain Sea-breeze

_________ thunderstorms are produced by advancing cold fronts.

Life Cycle Life cycle of a thunderstorm