Weather Vocabulary
What do we call frozen rain that falls in winter?
Snow
How many seasons are there in most temperate countries?
Four
What kind of storm has very strong winds that spin in a circle?
Tornado
What happens during a drought?
There is no rain for a long time.
What does “It’s raining cats and dogs” mean?
It’s raining very heavily.
What’s the word for short, heavy rain with thunder and lightning?
Thunderstorm
What word means “the average weather conditions in a region over a long time”?
Climate
What natural disaster happens when the ground suddenly shakes?
Earthquake
Which is colder — a blizzard or a drizzle?
A blizzard
If someone says, “I’m under the weather,” how do they feel?
They feel sick or unwell.
What do we call the condition when the air has a lot of water vapor and feels sticky?
Humid
Which region has a tropical climate — Canada, Brazil, or Norway?
Brazil
What do we call a large ocean wave caused by an underwater earthquake?
Tsunami
What’s the term for extremely hot weather lasting several days?
Heatwave
What does the phrase “a storm is brewing” mean?
Trouble or conflict is coming soon.
What’s the tool used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
What do scientists call the gradual increase of the Earth’s average temperature?
Global warming
What is the scale used to measure the strength of earthquakes?
The Richter scale
What do we call a powerful storm with winds stronger than 119 km/h?
Hurricane (or Typhoon/Cyclone)
What does “to break the ice” mean in conversation?
To start talking and make people feel comfortable.
What is the official name for the study of the atmosphere and weather?
Meteorology
What is the one worst natural Disaster in number of life's lost? (3.7 million people)
Flooding
What’s the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?
They are the same type of storm but occur in different regions (Atlantic vs. Pacific).
What’s the name of a phenomenon when warm ocean water causes changes in global weather patterns?
El Niño
What does “come rain or shine” mean?
No matter what happens / in any situation.