Weather and Natural Disasters Vocabulary

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What is air conditioning?

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Cool air that a machine blows into a place; this helps keep the air indoors cool and dry.

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What is an earthquake?

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A shift in the earth deep down below the surface that causes the ground to shake; can cause a lot of damage.

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What is a blizzard?

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A very heavy snowstorm that can make a lot of snow.

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What is a tornado?

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A dangerous storm with very strong wind that spins around.

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What is climate?

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Weather patterns that are common in an area.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause severe damage.

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What is dehydration?

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A condition that occurs when the body loses more water than it takes in.

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What is frostbite?

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Injury to body tissue caused by extreme cold, often affecting fingers, toes, ears, and nose.

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What is a weather forecast?

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A prediction of what the weather will be like in the near future.

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What is a natural disaster?

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A major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth, such as floods, earthquakes, and hurricanes.