Severe Weather Flashcard Review

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What is a hurricane?

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A severe storm with winds over 119 mph that forms over water.

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What are the effects of a blizzard?

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Cold temperatures, heavy snow, and strong winds.

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Who issues warnings about severe weather?

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Meteorologists.

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What type of severe weather can cause flooding and lightning?

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Thunderstorms.

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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 thunderstorm?

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A storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.

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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 the role of meteorologists?

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They study weather patterns and issue warnings about severe weather.

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What can cause flooding?

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Heavy rain, hurricanes, and thunderstorms.

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What is lightning?

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A sudden electrostatic discharge during a storm.