Weather (2nd Grade)

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What type of precipitation comes with a thunderstorm?

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Rain is the type of precipitation that usually comes with a thunderstorm.

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What do we call a person who studies weather?

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A meteorologist is a person who studies weather.

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What type of storm is characterized by heavy snow and strong winds?

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A blizzard is a type of storm characterized by heavy snow and strong winds.

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What type of precipitation comes with a blizzard?

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Snow is the type of precipitation that comes with a blizzard.

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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A rain gauge measures the amount of fallen rain.

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What is the term for the study of weather patterns?

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Meteorology is the term for the study of weather patterns.

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What is a tornado?

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

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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 long-term average of weather.

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What instrument measures wind speed?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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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.