Weather

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What is thunder?

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Thunder is the sound that is heard after a flash of lightning.

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What can happen when it rains a lot?

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Flooding can occur when there is too much rain.

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What type of weather involves air blowing things around?

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Windy weather is when air moves quickly and can blow things around.

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What happens to rain when it freezes?

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When rain freezes, it turns into snow.

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What is the weather called when water falls from the sky?

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Rainy weather is when water falls from clouds.

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What is a flood?

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A flood is when water covers land that is usually dry, often due to heavy rain.

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What is the difference between rain and snow?

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Rain is liquid water that falls from clouds, while snow is frozen water that falls as ice crystals.

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What do we call the strong winds that can occur during storms?

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Strong winds during storms are often called gusts or gales.

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What is a cloud?

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A cloud is a collection of tiny water droplets or ice crystals in the sky.

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What is lightning?

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Lightning is a bright flash of electricity that occurs during a storm.

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