Weather Flashcard Warm up 12/9

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.

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What is another name for fall?

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Autumn is another name for fall, the season between summer and winter.

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What does the term 'icy' describe?

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The term 'icy' describes weather that is very cold and covered with ice.

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain, typically forming over warm ocean waters.

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What does 'sunny' mean in terms of weather?

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Sunny weather refers to clear skies with plenty of sunshine and little to no cloud cover.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong sustained winds of 35 mph or more and lasting for a prolonged period of time.

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What is humidity?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air, which can affect weather conditions and comfort levels.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather refers to the short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, while climate refers to the long-term average of weather patterns in a region.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a rain-bearing cloud that also produces lightning and thunder, often accompanied by strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is an extended period of deficient rainfall relative to the statistical multi-year average for a region.