BrainPOP Natural Disasters

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What is the biggest danger posed by thunderstorms?

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Being struck by lightning.

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What should you do if a natural disaster results in your area being evacuated?

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Move to another area.

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What do tornadoes and hurricanes have in common?

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They both involve strong winds.

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What does 'meteorological' mean?

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Related to the weather.

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Which natural disaster is characterized by a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall?

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A drought.

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What is a tornado?

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A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large, organized system of clouds and thunderstorms with a defined circulation pattern, forming over warm ocean waters.

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What is a blizzard?

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A severe snowstorm with strong sustained winds of 35 mph or more and low visibility.

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What is lightning?

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A sudden electrostatic discharge that occurs during a thunderstorm.

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What is a tsunami?

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A series of ocean waves caused by large underwater disturbances, such as earthquakes.