Weather

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What does a cold front mean?

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Temperatures will decrease.

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What type of cloud is fluffy and white and appears on sunny, fair days?

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Cumulus.

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What are the two types of air pressures?

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Low and high.

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What tool can be analyzed to locate high and low pressure systems, cold and warm fronts, and information about temperatures and precipitation?

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Weather map.

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What is a tornado?

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A funnel-shaped cloud with strong, high winds that touches down on the ground.

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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, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A storm characterized by thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.

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What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

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To measure the amount of rainfall.

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What is a thermometer used for?

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To measure temperature.