Weather Patterns

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What are the characteristics of a blizzard?

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Low temperatures, strong winds, blowing snow.

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What type of front brings several days of steady rain or snow into an area?

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A stationary front.

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During which stage does a thunderstorm likely cause severe flooding?

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The mature stage.

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When might a beach area be evacuated?

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When a hurricane warning is given.

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What type of front brings warm air and can lead to steady rain?

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A warm front.

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What is a weather front?

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A boundary between two different air masses.

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What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

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A watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes; a warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What is the role of the jet stream in weather patterns?

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The jet stream influences weather by affecting the movement of air masses.

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What is precipitation?

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Any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface.