Hurricanes: Earth's Mightiest Storms- Vocabulary

Front

What does the word 'condense' mean?

Back

To change from a gas to a liquid.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What does the word 'source' mean?

Back

Where something comes from.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What does the word 'harmless' mean?

Back

Not causing pain or injury.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the word 'enjoyment' mean?

Back

Pleasure.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Front

What does the word 'whirling' mean?

Back

Spinning.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What is a hurricane?

Back

A large, powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What causes hurricanes to form?

Back

Warm ocean water and atmospheric conditions.

Front

What is the eye of a hurricane?

Back

The calm center of the storm.

Front

What are hurricane winds measured with?

Back

An anemometer.

Front

What is storm surge?

Back

A rise in sea level caused by a hurricane's winds.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4