Seaons
Thunderstorms
Tornado
Hurricane
Safety
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What is a season?

A season is changes in weather made throughout the year in summer, spring, winter, and fall

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What is a severe thunderstorm?
A storm containing hail, wind speeds of 57 miles per hour or greater, or a tornado is added to the thunder and lightning that is already happening.
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What is a tornado?
A tornado is a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
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What is a hurricane?
A hurricane is a huge storm with swirling winds spiraling inward and upward with speeds up to 200 miles per hour.
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What can you do to find out if there is going to be severe weather near where you live?

Listen to meteorologists/watch the weather

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What is the correct cycle of the seasons?

Fall Winter Spring Summer

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What are the clouds types that form thunderstorms?

a)Cumulus

b)Stratus

c)Cumulonimbus 

c. Cumulonimbus 

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What is another name for a tornado?

A twister

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What is center part of a Hurricane called? It is also the calmest part of the hurricane since there are light winds and fair weather.
The eye of the storm.
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How do we stay safe during thunderstorms?

We stay safe from severe thunderstorms by going inside! Stay off phones, computers, and video games, Stay away from water, and metal objects (showers, baths, fences, and flagpoles) or go inside a car, truck, or bus.

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Why do we have seasons?
We have seasons because our Earth rotates on an axis as it orbits around the sun, making us face towards and away from the sun, giving us our different seasons and temperatures.
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What is the force happening in the clouds that cause static electricity and lightning?

Friction

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What should you do if a tornado hits close to where you are?

Find somewhere underground to take cover. If you can't go underground, get down into the bathtub.

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True or False Hurricanes can only happen over 80 degree ocean water.
True
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What are some things everyone should have in their severe weather safety kit?

Some things everyone should have in their safety kit should include a flashlight in case the lights go out, canned food in case you are stranded without food, blankets to stay warm and dry, and a phone to call for help.

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What season would we be experiencing if North America was facing completely away from the sun?
Winter
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Which comes first lighting or thunder and why?
Lighting comes first because light travels faster than sound.
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What season do we experience tornadoes the most?
Spring/Summer
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How do scientists measure the strength of hurricanes? 

Categories 1-5. 1 will cause the least damage, 5 is the most dangerous and will cause the most damage.

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What is the best way to stay safe in a hurricane?
The best way to stay safe in a hurricane is to evacuate or leave the area.
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What season would we be experiencing if North America was facing completely toward the sun?

Summer

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How to thunderstorms form?
Thunderstorms form when cold and warm air mixes and warm air rises and cold air sinks.
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What is it called when a tornado goes over water?

a) water spout

b) water funnel

c) hurricane

A) water spout.

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Where do hurricanes form?

In warm ocean waters near the equator.

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We don't usually have severe weather here in LA. What are some other natural events that we have to prepare for?

Fires, earthquakes

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