Severe Weather

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What causes wind?

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Unequal heating of the earth.

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Temperature is:

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The degree of how hot or cold something is.

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What is unequal heating?

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Half of the earth is heated by the sun while the other half is losing heat.

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Which storm is the most powerful?

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Hurricane.

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What should you do to prepare for a hurricane?

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Get a battery powered radio, board up windows, and get bottles or jugs of water.

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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 is a blizzard?

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A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

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What is a drought?

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A long period of time with little or no rain.

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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 air pressure?

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The weight of air pressing down on the earth.