Climate and the study of weather Clouds and types of percipitation Thunderstorms and clouds Tornadoes and hurricanes General weather
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What is climate
The average weather conditions over a long period of time.
100
What is a cloud
A big bunch of water drops in the sky
100
What is lightning
The release of an electric charge from clouds rubbing together
100
What is a hurricane
Largest and fiercest storms in the world that form over water
100
What is weather
conditions in the atmosphere at a given time
200
What is Meteorology
The study of weather
200
What is hail
Larger pellets of ice
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What is stratus
Clouds that are stretched out in layers of sheets
200
What is a tornado
Swirling clouds that suck up anything in its path
200
What is the atmosphere
layers of gas that surround the planet
300
What is a rain gauge
Measures the precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, hail) that falls to the earth.
300
What is cumulus
Clouds that are fluffy and billowy
300
What is thunder
The loud sound caused by hot air from lightning moving outward very quickly
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What is the eye of the hurricane
The calmest area in a hurricane
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What is wind
Moving air
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What is temperature
How hot or cold the air is
400
What is rain
Water falling in drops condensed from vapor in the atmosphere
400
What is a thunderstorm
huge rain storms with big clouds, strong winds, and lots of rain.
400
What is tornado alley
The majority of tornadoes occur in a geographically unique area
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What is precipitation
Water that escapes from the atmosphere
500
What is tropical
The climate that is humid and hot all year round
500
What is cirrus
Clouds that are wispy and curly
500
What is nimbus
The name given to a rain cloud - they appear dark gray.
500
What is a storm surge
giant wall of water resulting from a hurricane
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What is evaporation
Changing of water from liquid to gas without boiling






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