Weather OpenSci Ed Review

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What is a hailstorm?

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A hailstorm is a weather event characterized by the formation of hail, which are balls or irregular lumps of ice that fall from thunderstorms.

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True or False: Around the time of a hailstorm, the winds slow down.

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False

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What are clouds made of?

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Clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air.

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True or False: Clouds will form when there is a COLD low level (ground) temperature.

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False

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Where are there more severe hailstorms historically?

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Nebraska

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What causes the ground to warm up?

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Light from the sun is absorbed by it and it warms up.

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What is the role of the sun in weather?

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The sun provides energy that heats the Earth's surface, influencing weather patterns.

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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 average weather patterns in a region.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground, 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.