4th Grade Weather Review

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What is the temperature of the thermometer?

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65° F

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Which season did it rain the least?

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Winter: December, January, February

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What storm is most likely to cause heavy flooding if you live near an ocean?

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Hurricane

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What does it mean when a meteorologist says the clouds are covering the majority of the sky?

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Cloudiness

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What best describes a tornado?

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A rotating funnel-shaped cloud with strong winds and thunderstorms.

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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.

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What is the definition of humidity?

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The amount of water vapor present in the air.

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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 difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average weather over a long period.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large storm system that forms over warm ocean waters and has strong winds.