Super Storms Comprehension Check

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What causes fires during thunderstorms?

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Lightning strikes can cause fires during thunderstorms.

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What are the effects of a blizzard?

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Blizzards can cause low temperatures, strong winds, and heavy snow.

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How can tornadoes cause problems for people?

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The winds in a tornado can lift cars off the ground and rip houses apart.

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What is a key fact about hurricanes?

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Hurricanes are dangerous.

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What happens after lightning flashes?

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Thunder rumbles a few seconds after lightning flashes.

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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 hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large storm that forms over warm ocean waters and has strong winds.

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What is thunder?

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Thunder is the sound produced by the rapid expansion of air heated by lightning.

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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 is lightning?

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Lightning is a sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during a storm.