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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Looking for ways to keep your kids busy while they're at home during the COVID-19 outbreak? Check out the weather lessons and activities from our ABC7 AccuWeather Team.

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WEATHER: Like It Or Not! Lessons

Meteorologist Larry Mowry shares interesting facts and tips to help you better understand the world of weather.

What are the different types of clouds?

What is graupel?

How much wind does it take to move an object?

Why do bridges freeze first?

What is La Nina?

What is the Polar Vortex?

4 types of winter storm tracks that bring heavy snow to Chicago

How does a lake breeze form?

What is the urban heat island effect?

Which is worse: Watch or Warning?

How do tornadoes form?

What is the difference between a funnel cloud and a tornado?

What is a severe thunderstorm?

What is the 5 second rule for weather?

Where are you safest from lightning?

What is a microburst?
What is an outflow boundary?

How does fog form?

What is freezing fog?

What is a bomb cyclone?

When is the peak hurricane season?

How does a hurricane form?

How often does a hurricane make landfall?

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