Wild Weather

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What is wild weather?

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Wild weather refers to extreme weather conditions such as storms, tornadoes, heat waves, and heavy rainfall.

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CCSS.RI.1.2

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

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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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CCSS.RI.1.3

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

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Where do tornadoes usually form?

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Tornadoes are more likely to form over flat land.

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What is a heat wave?

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A heat wave is when the temperature is higher than normal for two or more days.

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What does humidity mean?

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Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

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What is a storm?

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A storm is a disturbance in the atmosphere that can produce strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.3

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.3.5

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What is the purpose of sunglasses during wild weather?

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Sunglasses protect your eyes from bright sunlight and harmful UV rays.

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What should you do during a tornado warning?

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You should seek shelter in a safe place, like a basement or an interior room without windows.

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What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while climate is the long-term average of weather conditions.

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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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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.K.5