Blizzard

Blizzard

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science

6th - 9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the impact and formation of blizzards, highlighting historical events like the Blizzards of 1888 and 1978. It defines a blizzard as a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility, as per the National Weather Service. The formation of blizzards requires specific conditions: moisture, a clash of warm and cold air, and below-freezing temperatures. The video explains how blizzards form, often following warm weather, and the dangers they pose, including frostbite, hypothermia, and economic losses due to infrastructure damage.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are some dangers associated with blizzards?

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3 mins • 1 pt

In what ways do blizzards impact the economy in the long term?

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