Extreme Weather

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What should you do if you hear a tornado warning?

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Shelter in an inside closet or bathroom.

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What vocabulary word describes leaving your home due to bad weather?

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Evacuate.

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Which of the following is a precaution to take during a thunderstorm?

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Stay indoors.

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What vocabulary word describes information about upcoming weather?

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Warning.

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What vocabulary word describes a spinning column of air?

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Tornado.

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What is a blizzard?

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A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

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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 does it mean to prepare for extreme weather?

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To take necessary actions to ensure safety and minimize damage.

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What is the difference between a watch and a warning in weather terms?

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A watch means conditions are favorable for severe weather; a warning means severe weather is occurring or imminent.

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What is the purpose of an evacuation order?

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To instruct people to leave an area for their safety due to dangerous conditions.