Weather Trivia

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A blizzard is a severe weather event involving strong winds and what?

Answer: Snow

Bonus fact: Blizzards combine strong winds with falling or blowing snow that greatly reduces visibility.

In the United States, the National Weather Service generally requires blizzard conditions to persist for at least how long?

Answer: 3 hours

Bonus fact: Official blizzard criteria include strong winds or frequent gusts and very low visibility for at least three hours.

A “ground blizzard” can occur even when what is not happening?

Answer: Snow is falling

Bonus fact: Ground blizzards occur when strong winds lift existing snow and reduce visibility without new snowfall.

Clouds form when water vapor in the air does what?

Answer: Condenses

Bonus fact: Cloud droplets form when water vapor condenses onto tiny particles in the atmosphere.

Which cloud type is typically tall, dense, and associated with thunderstorms?

Answer: Cumulonimbus

Bonus fact: Cumulonimbus clouds can produce heavy rain, lightning, hail, and severe weather.

What are the tiny airborne particles on which cloud droplets commonly form called?

Answer: Condensation nuclei

Bonus fact: Cloud condensation nuclei include dust, sea salt, smoke, and other small particles.

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