Weather Basic
What term describes the current state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place?
Weather
What type of precipitation falls as frozen crystals and is commonly seen in winter?
Snow
What climate zone is characterized by hot summers and cold winters, typically found in the continental regions? (Continental, Polar, Desert)
Continental Climate
What powerful storm system forms over warm ocean waters and can cause severe damage when it makes landfall?
Hurricane
What gas, primarily produced by burning fossil fuels, is a major contributor to climate change?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
What is the term for a sudden shaking of the ground caused by seismic activity?
Earthquake
What instrument is used to measure temperature?
Thermometer
This type of precipitation forms in warm air and falls as drops of water. What is it?
Rain
Which climate zone has high temperatures and very little rainfall throughout the year?
Desert Climate
What do we call the rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground, also known for its destructive power?
Tornado
What term describes a long-term change in temperature or precipitation patterns in a region?
Climate change
What do we call a large ocean wave caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions?
Tsunami
What type of clouds are fluffy and white, often associated with fair weather? (cirrus, cumulus, stratus or nimbus)
Cumulus clouds
What do we call small ice pellets that fall during storms, often associated with thunderstorms?
Hail
What do we call areas that have a tropical climate with high humidity and consistent rainfall
Rainforests
What phenomenon occurs when the sun's rays are bent due to layers of different temperatures in the atmosphere, creating a visual effect?
Mirage
Which phenomenon refers to the gradual increase in Earth's average temperature due to human activities?
Global Warming
Which natural disaster is characterized by a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall?
Drought
What is the process called when water vapor cools and changes into liquid water?
Condensation
What is a sudden, violent windstorm that is often accompanied by rain or hail?
Thunderstorm
In which climate zone would you find tundra, characterized by cold temperatures and limited vegetation?
Polar Climate Zone
What phenomenon occurs when warm air rises & creates a low-pressure area, leading to precipitation?
Convection
What renewable energy sources are often promoted as alternatives to fossil fuels to help combat climate change?
Solar & Wind Energy
What type of natural disaster involves the rapid flow of mud and debris down a slope?
Landslide
What do we call a large body of air that has similar temperature and moisture characteristics?
Air Mass
What is the name of the instrument used to measure the amount of precipitation? (Anemometer, Rain Gauge, Thermometer)
Rain Gauge
What term describes a long-term average of weather patterns in a particular area?
Climate
What is a climate pattern that shares its name with a little boy and describes the unusual warming of surface waters in the eastern tropical Pacific Ocean?
El Nino
What kind of storm is characterized by heavy snow and strong winds?
Blizzard
What do we call a fire that spreads rapidly in a forested area, often fueled by dry conditions?
Wildfire