Severe Weather

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What is severe weather?

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Severe weather refers to extreme weather conditions that can cause damage, such as thunderstorms, blizzards, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a storm that includes thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a long-lasting snowstorm with a lot of falling or blowing snow.

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What are the main elements that create powerful storms?

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The main elements are wind, precipitation, and temperature.

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Which of the following is NOT an element that creates storms: wind, precipitation, space, temperature?

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Space is NOT an element that creates storms.

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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 severe damage with strong winds and heavy rain.

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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, often causing destruction.

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What is the difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

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A hurricane is a large storm that forms over water, while a tornado is a smaller, more intense storm that forms over land.

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What is the common effect of a blizzard?

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The common effect of a blizzard is heavy snowfall and strong winds.

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What is an earthquake?

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An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by the movement of tectonic plates, not considered severe weather.