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 do we do at school to stay safe from severe weather?
Tornado Drill Stay inside/away from windows
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What is the correct cycle of the seasons?
Fall Winter Spring Summer
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What does a thunderstorm watch mean?
A watch is when the person reporting the weather informs you to prepare for a potential severe weather storm.
200
What is a funnel cloud?
A funnel cloud is a rotating cone-shapes column of air extending downward from a thunderstorm, but it does not touch the ground.
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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.... staying off phones, computers, and video games staying away from water, and metal objects (showers, baths, fences, and flagpoles) going inside or in 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 does a thunderstorm warning mean?
A thunderstorm warning is when the person reporting the weather informs you that the storm has become worse and you should be seeking shelter because conditions have become unsafe for you to continue you daily activities.
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What are 3 warning signs a tornado is coming?
Some warning signs of a tornado coming include a green/blackish sky, heavy rain and hail followed by very calm weather, fast wind, or a funnel cloud.
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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 torando safety kit?
Some things everyone should have in their tornado 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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What are some warning signs of a hurricane?
Some of the warning signs you might see that a hurricane is coming include High winds, Heavy rainfall, Rushing water in to the area, Major flooding , High waves of water, and Tornadoes.
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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 away from the sun?
Fall/Spring
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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.
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How do hurricanes form?
A hurricane happens when heat and energy come contact with warm ocean waters.
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List one way to stay safe in every type of severe weather.
Thunderstorm - go inside Tornado - go to a basement or a bathroom in the middle of your house Hurricane - evacuate
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