storms and other weather phenomenon
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Storms and other weather phenomenon. The student will investigate and understand basic types, changes, and patterns of weather. Key concepts include: a) identification of common storms and other weather phenomena; - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Storms and other weather phenomenon
The student will investigate and understand basic types, changes, and patterns of weather. Key concepts include:a) identification of common storms and other weather phenomena;b) the uses and importance of measuring, recording, and interpreting weather data; andc) the uses and importance of tracking weather data over time.
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Weather phenomenon• Weather phenomena is a weather
event that can be explained by the principles of meteorology.
• Severe weather phenomena are weather conditions that are hazardous to human life and property.
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Weather phenomenon:Floods
• Too much water.• An overflowing of a large amount of
water.
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Weather phenomenon:Droughts
• A temporary or long shortage of water.
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Storms:• A disturbance of the atmosphere
accompanied by wind and usually by rain, snow, hail, sleet, or thunder and lightning.
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Type of storms:Thunderstorm
• A thunderstorm is a storm of thunder and lightning, often partnered with rain and sometimes hail.
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Type of storms:Hurricane
• A severe tropical cyclone that is formed over ocean waters usually with heavy rains and winds.
• Heavy rains and winds effect the surrounding land.
• The eye is the calmest part of the storm.
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Type of storms:Tornado
• A tornado is a violently rotating funnel of air that is in contact with both the surface of the earth and a cloud.
• They are often referred to as twisters or cyclones.
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Type of storms: Blizzard
• A blizzard is a severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds, intense snowfall and low temperatures.