Atmospheric Phenomena
Weather
Vocabulary
Natural Disasters
Climate Zones of Spain
100

We use a thermometer to measure ______

Temperature

100

What is the instrument used to measure temperature?

Thermometer

100

A natural disaster caused my an underwater earthquake which makes a huge destructive wave

Tsunami

100

Mild and warm temperatures - Example: La Gomera

Subtropical Climate

200

The movement of air is ______

Wind

200

What type of weather do you need to go sailing?

Windy weather

200

Spinning cloud with a funnel shape

tornado

200

Warm temperatures, heavy rains, abundant precipitation. Example: Asturias

Oceanic Climate

300

The layer of air that surrounds the Earth is called the __________.

Atmosphere

300

What is the instrument used to measure wind?

weather vane / anemometer

300

Large, powerful storm with wind and rain that occurs over large bodies of water

hurricane

300

Cool temperatures and cold in winter. Abundant precipitation, lack of vegetation because of low temperatures. Example: Sierra Nevada

Mountain Climate

400

Rain, hail and snow are examples of _________

Precipitation

400

What weather phenomenon might occur when it rains on a sunny day?

Rainbow

400

The type of natural disaster caused where the ground moves

Earthquake

400

High temperatures with warm winters. Little, irregular participation. Example: Castellón

Mediterranean Climate

500

The amount of water vapour in the air is _________

Humidity

500

What is the instrument used to measure humidity?

hygrometer

500

Water overflow that is caused by a large amount of rainfall

flood

500

Extreme temperatures, little rainfall or vegetation. (Cold winters and hot summers) Example: Toledo

Continental Climate