Journeys Unit 3 Lesson 11 Hurricanes Vocabulary

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rotating

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Turning on an axis; revolving around a central point.

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experience

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To have something happen to oneself; to undergo an event.

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predict

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To tell about something in advance; to forecast an event.

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source

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The point where something comes from; the origin of something.

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condense

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To change from gas to liquid form; to make something denser.

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hurricane

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A large, powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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tropical storm

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A storm system that forms over warm ocean waters and has strong winds.

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evaporation

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The process of turning from liquid into vapor; the opposite of condensation.

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atmosphere

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth; essential for weather and climate.

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barometer

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An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure; helps predict weather.