4th Grade SOL Weather

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What is a forecast?

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A prediction made by analyzing weather data and patterns.

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What type of storm is created when a warm, moist air mass is covered by a cold air mass?

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Thunderstorm.

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Where do hurricanes begin?

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Over warm ocean water near the equator.

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What is formed during the water cycle and is associated with certain weather conditions?

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Clouds.

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What is a front in weather terms?

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The boundary where two air masses meet, usually bringing changes in the weather.

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What type of storm can create high tides and huge waves if it moves ashore?

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Hurricane.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from clouds and reaches the ground.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is a blizzard?

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A severe snowstorm with strong sustained winds of 35 mph or more.