Weather

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What do hurricanes feed on?

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Hurricanes feed on warm tropical water.

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What is an anemometer?

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An anemometer is a weather instrument used to measure wind speed.

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What are tornadoes?

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Tornadoes are mobile, destructive vortices of violently rotating winds that have the appearance of a funnel-shaped cloud and form beneath a large storm system.

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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, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What are thunderstorms?

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Thunderstorms are storms characterized by thunder, lightning, and typically heavy rain or hail.

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What is the role of warm tropical water in hurricane formation?

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Warm tropical water provides the energy needed for hurricanes to form and strengthen.

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What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

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A barometer measures atmospheric pressure.

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What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

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A tornado is a small, intense storm with a funnel shape, while a hurricane is a large, organized storm system that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous process by which water evaporates, condenses, and precipitates back to the earth.

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What is a wind vane?

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A wind vane is a weather instrument that shows the direction of the wind.