Extreme Weather Solutions

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What is extreme weather?

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

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Which of these is NOT an example of extreme weather?

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Fog is not considered extreme weather.

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What are hurricanes?

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Hurricanes are powerful storms that form over warm ocean waters and can cause heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding.

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When do Atlantic hurricanes mostly occur?

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Atlantic hurricanes mostly happen between June and November.

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What is a lightning rod?

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A lightning rod is a metal rod placed on 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 specially designed room in a building that provides protection during extreme weather events like tornadoes.

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What is a barrier wall?

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A barrier wall is a structure built to block or redirect water to prevent flooding.

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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 a building, helping to prevent flooding.

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How do we know when hurricanes will occur?

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We know when hurricanes will occur by studying patterns of past hurricanes.

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What is the purpose of weather forecasts?

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Weather forecasts provide predictions about future weather conditions to help people prepare for extreme weather.