Severe Weather

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What is the center of a hurricane or tornado characterized by?

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The center of a hurricane or tornado has low pressure.

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Where should you stay to protect yourself from a tornado?

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You should stay in a place with no windows, like a basement or hallway.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a lack of rain over a long period of time.

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is an extensive amount of snow over a short period of time.

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What type of flooding is caused by quick bursts of heavy rainfall?

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Flash flood.

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What is the term for a severe storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain?

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Thunderstorm.

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What is the difference between a flash flood and a slow onset flood?

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A flash flood occurs quickly due to intense rainfall, while a slow onset flood develops gradually.

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What is the term for a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall?

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Drought.

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What weather phenomenon involves rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground?

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Tornado.

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What is the main cause of hurricanes?

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Hurricanes are primarily caused by warm ocean waters and atmospheric conditions.