Parts of many states In the western U.S. (e.g., eastern Colorado, western Oklaho
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Question
Parts of many states In the western U.S. (e.g., eastern Colorado, western Oklahoma) can be rather unpleasant environments. The prevailing conditions are typically strong winds from the west to the east winds and extremely dry air (think about the dust bowl days In Oklahoma). Based on what we discussed about global and regional climates, explain how the prevailing weather conditions are generated In these areas. Both aquatic and terrestrial plants are affected by light, temperature, and moisture availability. PickExplanation / Answer
Tornadoes arise when there is intense thunderstorm called supercell. Mesocyclone comprises of rotating drafts of air in the atmosphere, from 1 to 10 kilometers. With increase in rainfall in the supercell, the mesocyclones are dragged down to the ground. This downdraft is a tornado.
The regions of eastern Colorado and western Oklahoma are hotspots for tornadoes