Severe Weather

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What is severe weather?

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Weather events more extreme and dangerous than usual

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A fast-spinning column of air that stretches down to the Earth's surface is called _____

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a tornado

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Storms with blowing or falling snow, high winds, and cold temperatures are called _____

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blizzards

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Huge storms with high winds and heavy rain that last for days and form over warm ocean waters are called _____

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hurricanes

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When too much rain forces streams, rivers and lakes to overflow it's called _____

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a flood

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When an area doesn't receive enough rainfall, drying up rivers and lakes, it's called _____

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a drought

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All forms of severe weather occur within Earth's ____.

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atmosphere

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Which form of severe weather could dry up creeks and ponds, affecting both plants and animals?

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a drought

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Which of the following is an example of severe weather? Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, All of the above

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All of the above

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What type of severe weather is pictured over the ocean near Florida?

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Hurricane