Weather Unit Review

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What type of cloud is thin and wispy and floats highest in the sky?

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Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy clouds that float high in the sky.

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What is a whiteout?

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A whiteout is a weather condition during a blizzard when snow is falling so heavily that visibility is very low.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where the sun heats water and turns it into water vapor.

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True or False: Lightning is actually hotter than the burning sun.

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True. Lightning is hotter than the surface of the sun.

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What should you do to be safe during a thunderstorm?

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You should stay inside to be safe during a thunderstorm.

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What are cumulus clouds?

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Cumulus clouds are fluffy, white clouds that look like cotton balls and usually indicate fair weather.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning and thunder.

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What is a tornado?

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

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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 heavy rain and strong winds.