4th Grade Weather Review

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A funnel-shaped, violently rotating column of air that occurs on land is a _______________.

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tornado

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Which type of storm causes the most flooding in areas located near an ocean coastline?

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Hurricane

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What are the two main types of Temperature?

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Fahrenheit & Celsius

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Which season did it rain the least?

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Winter: December, January, February

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What best describes a tornado?

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

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What is a blizzard?

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A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

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What is a hurricane?

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

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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 precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from clouds to the Earth's surface, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is temperature?

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A measure of how hot or cold something is, usually measured in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.