Weather

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What does a tornado warning indicate?

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A tornado warning means a tornado has been spotted in the area.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a severe storm that involves a funnel cloud forming over land called?

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Tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What type of clouds cover the sky and may cause rain or snow?

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Status clouds.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What instrument is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer.

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What tool is used to measure the amount of rain that has fallen?

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Rain Gauge.

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What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

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A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes, while a tornado warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar.

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What are cumulonimbus clouds?

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Cumulonimbus clouds are large, towering clouds associated with thunderstorms and severe weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the purpose of a barometer?

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A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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What weather phenomenon is characterized by rotating columns of air in contact with both the cloud base and the surface?

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Tornado.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the role of a rain gauge in meteorology?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of precipitation over a specific period.