Hurricanes Earths Mightiest Storm

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding.

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What does it mean when we say the Earth is rotating?

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It means that the Earth is spinning around its axis, which takes about 24 hours to complete one full turn.

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What is the source of a storm's energy?

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The source of a storm's energy is warm, moist air from the ocean.

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What does the term 'whirling' describe in relation to hurricanes?

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'Whirling' describes the spinning motion of the winds in a hurricane.

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What is the role of water droplets in cloud formation?

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Tiny water droplets come together to form clouds.

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What does 'registered' mean in the context of temperature?

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'Registered' means recorded, as in the temperature being noted on a thermometer.

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What is the meaning of 'source' in information gathering?

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'Source' refers to where the information comes from.

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CCSS.RL.5.1

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What are the effects of hurricane winds?

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Hurricane winds can be very destructive, causing damage to buildings, trees, and power lines.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm system that forms over warm ocean waters, while a tornado is a smaller, more intense storm that forms over land.

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What does it mean to predict a hurricane's path?

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To predict a hurricane's path means to forecast where the hurricane will go based on weather data.

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