Thunderstorms and Blizzards

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Thunderstorm clouds are called -

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Cumulonimbus

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When lightning heats the air around it, and the air expands quickly and creates a loud noise, what is this called?

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Thunder

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What creates lightning?

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Frozen raindrops bump into each other and create an electrical charge, which connects with opposite charges in other clouds or the ground.

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Can tornadoes also occur during a severe thunderstorm?

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Yes

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Which one of these things is part of a blizzard? strong winds, rain, thunder, warm air

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strong winds

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Blizzards begin as...

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snowstorms.

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What is a blizzard?

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a strong storm with strong wind and intense snowfall

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What does whiteout mean?

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A condition in which blowing snow makes visibility very difficult.

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Blizzards are more common in _____: Rainy seasons, Winter, Spring, Summer

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Winter