Weather

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  1. 3. A sudden electrostatic discharge during a storm, resulting in a bright flash of light. Lightning is accompanied by thunder and can be fascinating to observe, but it can also be dangerous.
  2. 6. The bright, yellow star at the center of our solar system. The sun provides heat, light, and energy to the Earth, creating daytime and causing the seasons.
  3. 7. Water that falls from the clouds in the form of droplets. Rain is an essential part of the water cycle and is often associated with wet weather and a cooling effect.
  4. 9. The amount of moisture or water vapor present in the air. Humidity affects how comfortable the air feels, and high humidity can make hot weather feel even more oppressive.
  5. 14. A natural meteorological phenomenon that forms a multicolored circular arc in the sky. Rainbows occur when sunlight is refracted, or bent, by raindrops, creating a beautiful display of colors.
  6. 15. The loud sound produced by the rapid expansion of air surrounding a lightning bolt. Thunder is often heard during a thunderstorm and can be a bit scary due to its loud and rumbling nature.
  7. 16. Moving air. Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface, and it can be gentle or strong. Wind can cool us down, carry pollen, and make leaves rustle.
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  1. 1. Balls or irregular lumps of ice that are produced within strong thunderstorm clouds. Hailstones can vary in size and can fall from the sky during severe weather conditions.
  2. 2. A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended near the ground. Fog reduces visibility and makes the surroundings appear hazy. It often occurs in the morning or near bodies of water.
  3. 4. A measure of how hot or cold something is. Temperature is often measured using a thermometer and is reported in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit. It determines whether it feels warm, cool, or cold outside.
  4. 5. A violent rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud. Tornadoes are capable of causing significant damage and are often accompanied by a funnel-shaped cloud.
  5. 8. The time when the sun disappears below the horizon in the evening, marking the end of daylight. Sunsets often create colorful and picturesque views in the sky.
  6. 10. The time when the sun appears above the horizon in the morning, marking the beginning of daylight. Sunrise is a beautiful sight and signals the start of a new day.
  7. 11. A visible mass of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Clouds come in different shapes, sizes, and types, and they can bring rain, snow, or shade to the sky.
  8. 12. A disturbance in the atmosphere characterized by strong winds, rain, lightning, and thunder. Storms can include thunderstorms, hurricanes, or blizzards and can be powerful and potentially dangerous.
  9. 13. Frozen water vapor that falls from the clouds in the form of ice crystals. Snowflakes have unique shapes and can accumulate on the ground, creating a winter wonderland.