Weather

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is when water leaves the clouds and falls to the ground as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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What surrounds the Earth and is made up of air?

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The atmosphere is the blanket of air that surrounds the planet.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is when water changes from a liquid to a gas.

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What is a tornado?

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A tornado is a large mass of swirling wind that can cause destruction.

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What does prediction mean in weather?

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Prediction is when you tell what will most likely happen in the future regarding the weather.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is when water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, forming clouds.

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What is a storm?

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

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is, often used to describe the weather.

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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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What is drought?

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A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a water shortage.