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4.7 Part 1
Weather and Thunderstorms
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Science
6th Grade
04/14/2011

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Term
Thunderstorm
Definition
a severe storm that includes rain, lightning, and wind; these storms forms when a cold front pushes warm air high into the atmosphere
Term
Charage
Definition
an amount of electricity that has been built up
Term
lightning
Definition
a flashing light that is released when electricity passes between two clouds or between a cloud and the Earth's surface
Term
thunder
Definition
a loud noise produced when lightning causes the air to heat up and expand suddenly
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30/30 rule
Definition
if youi see lightning and within 30 seconds or less, hear thunder, seek shelter and stay in there for at least 30 minutes after the last thunder is heard
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