WEATHER VOCABULARY
What word means very hot and wet weather?
Humid
What word describes extremely cold weather?
Freezing
What tool measures temperature?
Thermometer
What storm has very strong winds and heavy rain over the ocean?
Hurricane / Typhoon
What do people wear to protect their hands in cold weather?
Gloves
What word means cloudy and dark before rain?
Overcast
What do we call a storm with thunder and lightning?
Thunderstorm
What tool measures air pressure?
Barometer
What do we call a rotating column of air on land?
Tornado
What's another word for 0°C?
Freezing point
What word means very hot and dry weather?
Arid
What is frozen rain that falls as hard balls of ice?
Hail
What do clouds contain?
Water droplets / ice
What do we call a rotating column of air on water?
Water Spout
What do we call a long period of extremely hot weather?
Heatwave
What do we call a long period with no rain?
Drought
What do we call light rain?
Drizzle
What happens when warm air rises?
It cools
What happens when rivers overflow?
Flooding
What word describes air that is very dry and cold?
Crisp
What do we call water that forms on grass in the morning?
Dew
What do we call rain mixed with snow?
Sleet
What causes wind?
Differences in air pressure
What do we call extreme cold that can kill crops?
Frost
What do we call extra cold temperatures created by extremely cold wind?
Wind Chill