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What do we call changes in the air?
weather
What are sudden, violent changes in weather?
Storms
What can thunderstorms sometimes give birth to?
tornadoes
What is the deadliest storm in the world?
Hurricane
What can heavy rains of hurricanes sometimes form?
Floods
How big can the size of hail be?
the size of a marble or larger than a baseball
What causes the sound of thunder?
lightning suddenly heating the air
When do most tornadoes form?
during spring and summer
Where are hurricanes born?
What is the eye of a hurricane?
The quiet center of the storm
How many people can hurricanes kill compared to other storms?
they can kill more than the other storms combined
what is tossed up and down during a hail storm, and where do the winds come from?
chunks of ice are tossed up and down by the winds of some thunderstorms
How can hailstorms affect farmers?
the chunks of ice can destroy the crops
How many inches of snow usually falls during a Blizzard per hour?
at least two inches of snow per hour.
Where do people usually find shelter during a tornado warning?
In a basement or closet
When should you start and stop counting to tell how far lightning is?
Start when there is a flash of light, stop when you hear the sound of thunder
Are storms predictable or preventable? and if so, how?
storms are predictable by technology and weather reports
How far away is the lightning if your hear it 10 seconds after you see the flash?
two miles
What does a tornado watch mean?
A tornado may strike in the next few hours
What does a tornado warning mean?
a tornado has been seen by people or on radar