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What body of water was Rebecca Waddington flying over?
The Gulf of Mexico
What hurricane was Rebecca flying into?
Sally
What does NOAA stand for?
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
What month starts hurricane season?
June
What month ends hurricane season?
November
What two weather factors make up a hurricane?
wind and rain
Name one way that hurricanes can impact the land.
It can topple trees and flood lands.
What are dropped into storms to gather data?
Dropsondes
What is one thing the device that is dropped into a storm records?
temperature, wind speed and direction
Where is the national hurricane center located?
Miami, Florida
What is a meterologist?
People who study and predict weather
What does intensity mean?
the amount of force or strength that something has
What weather event do these pilots actually prefer unlike normal pilots?
lightning
What is the location of both the cold air and the warm air for a hurricane?
The warm air is from the ocean's surface and the cooler air is from the air above.
Is inflation a normal process?
Yes
What is inflation?
An increase in goods and services or time.
