Weather Lessons 1-6

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What is a hailstorm?

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A hailstorm is a weather event characterized by the precipitation of balls or irregular lumps of ice, known as hail, which forms in strong thunderstorms.

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Where are hailstorms most severe in the United States?

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Nebraska is known for having more severe hailstorms compared to other states like Florida, Montana, and New York.

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What type of weather conditions lead to hailstorms?

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Hailstorms typically occur on warm days with high humidity.

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True or False: Winds slow down around the time of a hailstorm.

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False. Winds do not slow down; they can actually become stronger.

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What happens to air molecules when they are heated?

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Heated air molecules move more quickly than cooled air molecules.

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When does air stop rising?

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Air stops rising when it is the same density as the air around it.

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What is the relationship between temperature and air density?

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Warm air is less dense than cold air, which is why warm air rises.

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What role does humidity play in weather phenomena?

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High humidity can lead to the formation of clouds and precipitation, including hail.

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What is the process of hail formation?

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Hail forms when updrafts in thunderstorms carry water droplets upward into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, where they freeze and accumulate layers of ice.

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What is the difference between hail and regular rain?

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Hail consists of solid ice pellets, while regular rain is liquid water droplets.