Weather Vocabulary

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What is severe weather?

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Severe weather includes dangerous weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards.

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What is precipitation?

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

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a swirling column of air that spins quickly and can cause a lot of damage.

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What is a flood?

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A flood happens when too much water covers land that is usually dry, often after heavy rain.

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What is weather?

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Weather tells us what the air is like, such as if it’s hot, cold, rainy, or sunny.

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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.

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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 a rainstorm?

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A rainstorm is a weather event where a large amount of rain falls in a short period.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a long period of time with little or no rain, leading to water shortages.

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What is lightning?

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Lightning is a bright flash of electricity that occurs during a storm.