Weather (2nd Grade)

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What is weather?

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Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a certain place and time, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.

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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 brings 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.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of fallen rain.

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What does a wind vane measure?

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A wind vane measures the direction the wind is blowing from.

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What is a flood?

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A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to water shortages.