Weather (2nd Grade)

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What are the different types of precipitation?

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Rain, snow, and ice.

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What does a thermometer measure?

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The temperature.

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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 type of storm is a hurricane?

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A large, powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What type of precipitation comes with a hurricane?

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Rain.

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What is a rain gauge used for?

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To measure the amount of rain that falls.

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What is a blizzard?

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A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

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What is hail?

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Ice pellets that fall from the sky during some storms.

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What does a wind vane measure?

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The direction the wind is blowing from.

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What is the water cycle?

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The process of water moving from the ground to the sky and back again.