Weather and Natural Disasters Vocabulary

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What is an earthquake?

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A shift in the earth deep down below the surface that causes the ground to shake; can cause a lot of damage.

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What is dehydration?

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A condition where heat dries out the body quickly, causing it to lose the water it needs, which can make people very sick or even cause them to die.

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What is frostbite?

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A dangerous condition when people's skin freezes in cold weather; they may not be able to feel their fingers and toes.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A prediction that something will happen a certain way; the news says what the weather should be over the next several days.

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What is a blizzard?

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A very heavy snowstorm that can make a lot of snow.

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What causes an earthquake?

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The movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface.

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What are the effects of dehydration?

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Symptoms can include extreme thirst, dry mouth, fatigue, and dizziness.

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How can frostbite be prevented?

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By keeping warm and dry in cold weather, and avoiding prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns in temperature and precipitation.

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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, often causing destruction.