A boundary between air masses with different temperatures
front
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The most common kind of severe storm
Thunderstorm
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A short heavy rain followed by clear skies and cooler weather is produced by a
cold front
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What does Doppler radar allow scientists to measure?
The direction of raindrops, spinning motions in clouds, and find and track severe weather
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A violent whirling storm that moves across the ground in a narrow path
tornado
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When cold air moves in under a warm air mass
Cold front
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Where do most tornadoes happen?
Midwest and south
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How do fronts help scientists to predict weather changes?
Areas just ahead of the front will experience weather changes. When fronts collide, scientists can locate places where sudden weather changes, including dangerous weather, can occur.
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When warm air moves in over a cold air mass
warm front
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The average weather pattern of a region
climate
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Which is not a thunderstorm safety rule?
call a friend
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How does a regions climate affect the lifestyle of the people who live there?
People may have to adapt to the temperature extremes which will affect their choice of clothing and shelter. Climate affects what food can be grown in areas, so people may rely on different foods in different parts of the world. Climate may also affect transportation.
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A great rise of the sea along a shore
storm surge
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Huge electric sparks caused by storms
lightning
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The measure of how far north or south a place is from the equator
latitude
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You want to know what the weather will be like for the next few days, but do not have TV, radio, internet, newspaper. How could you find out about the weather?
Farmers Almanac, observing weather to see what kind of front is passing.
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A large swirling storm with very low pressure at the center
hurricane
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A large region of the atmosphere where the air has similar properties throughout