Weather (2nd Grade)

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What is a hurricane?

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

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What is a blizzard?

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A blizzard is a long-lasting snowstorm with very strong winds and heavy snowfall, making it hard to see.

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What type of precipitation comes with a hurricane?

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Rain.

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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The amount of fallen rain.

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What type of precipitation comes with a blizzard?

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Snow.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water that falls from the sky, including rain, snow, sleet, and hail.

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What is a thunderstorm?

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A thunderstorm is a storm that produces thunder, lightning, and often heavy 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 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.

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What is temperature?

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Temperature is a measure of how hot or cold something is.