Extreme Weather - Generation Genius

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What is extreme weather?

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Extreme weather refers to severe or unusual weather conditions, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and heat waves.

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What is a slanted roof used for?

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A slanted roof helps to prevent damage from strong winds by allowing wind to flow off easily.

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What is a recurved wall?

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A recurved wall is a type of barrier designed to redirect water away from buildings, helping to prevent flooding.

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What is a lightning rod?

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A lightning rod is a metal rod placed on top of a building to protect it from lightning strikes by directing the electricity safely into the ground.

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What is a safe room?

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A safe room is a fortified room designed to protect people from extreme weather events like tornadoes.

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What are floods?

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Floods are an overflow of water onto land that is normally dry, often caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

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What is a heat wave?

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A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity.

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What are strong winds?

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Strong winds are winds that blow at high speeds, which can cause damage to buildings and trees.

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What is fog?

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Fog is a weather condition where tiny water droplets are suspended in the air, reducing visibility, but it is not considered extreme weather.

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How do barrier walls help in extreme weather?

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Barrier walls are structures built to block or redirect water, helping to protect buildings from flooding.