Weather (2nd Grade)

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What does a wind or weather vane measure?

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The direction the wind is blowing from.

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What type of precipitation comes with a blizzard?

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Snow.

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What type of storm is a blizzard?

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A severe snowstorm with strong winds.

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What type of storm is a thunderstorm?

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A storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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The temperature.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water that falls from the sky, like rain or snow.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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The amount of fallen rain.

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What is the water cycle?

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The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.