Weather (2nd Grade)

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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 wind or weather vane measure?

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A wind or weather vane measures the direction the wind is blowing from.

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What type of precipitation comes with a hurricane?

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Rain is the type of precipitation that comes with a hurricane.

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What type of precipitation comes with a thunderstorm?

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

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What happens when there is too much water after a heavy thunderstorm or hurricane?

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This situation is called a flood.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What is a drought?

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A drought is a long period of time with little or no rain.

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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 a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.