Extreme Weather

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What causes thunder?

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Thunder is caused when lightning heats the air around it, causing the air to expand quickly.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and can cause strong winds and heavy rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a flood?

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A flood is an overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is hail?

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Hail is a type of precipitation that consists of balls or irregular lumps of ice.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly spinning column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is extreme weather?

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Extreme weather refers to unusual and severe weather conditions, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What is a blizzard?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere and reaches the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is wind?

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Wind is the movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a dust storm?

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A dust storm is a strong, turbulent wind that lifts and carries dust and sand from the ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2