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Opening all windows during a blizzard is a common safety precaution.
Opening all windows during a blizzard is a common safety precaution.
False
Driving at high speeds during a blizzard to get home faster is a recommended practice.
Driving at high speeds during a blizzard to get home faster is a recommended practice.
False
Heavy rains leading to flooding can destroy a farmer's crops.
Heavy rains leading to flooding can destroy a farmer's crops.
True
Flooding and landslides can result in loss of lives and damage to properties.
Flooding and landslides can result in loss of lives and damage to properties.
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Fishermen can have abundant catch when there are flooding and landslides.
Fishermen can have abundant catch when there are flooding and landslides.
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Power supply can be disrupted for several days due to fallen trees destroying electric posts and power lines.
Power supply can be disrupted for several days due to fallen trees destroying electric posts and power lines.
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Tornadoes can also be called as twister.
Tornadoes can also be called as twister.
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Hurricanes are also known as typhoons and cyclones.
Hurricanes are also known as typhoons and cyclones.
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Thunderstorms can bring heavy rain, thunder, and lightning.
Thunderstorms can bring heavy rain, thunder, and lightning.
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Weather disturbances in our country are mainly caused by the Atlantic Ocean.
Weather disturbances in our country are mainly caused by the Atlantic Ocean.
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Tornadoes are small, gentle whirlwinds.
Tornadoes are small, gentle whirlwinds.
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A high-pressure area develops into a typhoon.
A high-pressure area develops into a typhoon.
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Tropical cyclones usually originate in big bodies of water due to heavy rains.
Tropical cyclones usually originate in big bodies of water due to heavy rains.
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A weather disturbance is a normal pattern of weather in a region.
A weather disturbance is a normal pattern of weather in a region.
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Thunderstorm is NOT a type of weather disturbance.
Thunderstorm is NOT a type of weather disturbance.
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Tornadoes are caused by heavy rain.
Tornadoes are caused by heavy rain.
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Blizzard is characterized by extremely low temperatures, strong winds, and heavy snowfall.
Blizzard is characterized by extremely low temperatures, strong winds, and heavy snowfall.
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During a thunderstorm, it is recommended to stay indoors and away from windows.
During a thunderstorm, it is recommended to stay indoors and away from windows.
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