Unit 4, Topic 1: Types of Natural Hazards Vocabulary

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weather

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the properties of the atmosphere at a given time and location

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thunderstorm

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a weather event characterized by thunder, lightning, and heavy rain

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natural disaster

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a natural event that causes great damage or loss of life

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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natural hazard

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a natural event that has the potential for significant impacts on living things and the environment

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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air mass

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the movement of water between the living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem

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condensation

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the process by which a gas changes into a liquid

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water cycle

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the movement of water between the living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem

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hurricane

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a tropical storm with powerful winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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lightning

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an electrical discharge that often occurs during severe storms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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precipitation

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water that is released from clouds in the sky; including rain, snow, sleet, hail, and freezing rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5