4th Grade Weather Review

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What is the temperature on this thermometer?

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66° F

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If you live near an ocean, the storm that is most likely to cause heavy flooding is a _______________.

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hurricane

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Which of these best describes a tornado?

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A rotating funnel-shaped cloud with strong winds and thunderstorms.

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Thunderstorms usually happen in the spring and summer because during those seasons it is usually...

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Humid and Warm.

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A meteorologist is someone who studies weather. Which word would best describe rain, hail, and snow?

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Precipitation.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large storm that forms over warm ocean waters and has strong winds and heavy rain.

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What conditions are necessary for thunderstorms to form?

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Warm, humid air rising rapidly.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather.

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What is air pressure?

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The weight of air pressing down on the Earth's surface.