Severe Weather

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What is a hurricane?

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A severe storm that involves high winds and forms over water, typically in tropical regions.

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What is a drought?

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An unusually long period in which little or no rain falls, leading to dry conditions.

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What process causes water to move from the ocean to the atmosphere during a hurricane?

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Evaporation.

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In which regions do hurricanes develop?

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Tropical regions.

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What is a flood?

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When water flows or collects over land that is usually dry.

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What are the main characteristics of a thunderstorm?

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Thunderstorms are characterized by rain, thunder, lightning, and sometimes hail.

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What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, while a hurricane is a large storm system that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is the role of condensation in the water cycle?

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Condensation is the process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is a blizzard?

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A severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds and low visibility.