Weather Vocabulary Flashcardziz

Front

What is the term for how warm or cool the air is?

Back

Air temperature

Front

What do we call the condition of the air at a certain place and time?

Back

Weather

Front

What is it called when water falls from the sky as rain, snow, hail, or sleet?

Back

Precipitation

Front

What do we call the movement of air in the atmosphere?

Back

Wind

Front

What is the term for the amount of moisture in the air?

Back

Humidity

Front

What do we call a long period of time with little or no rain?

Back

Drought

Front

What is the term for a sudden, heavy fall of rain?

Back

Downpour

Front

What do we call the weather condition with strong winds and heavy rain?

Back

Storm

Front

What is the term for a weather event that produces thunder and lightning?

Back

Thunderstorm

Front

What do we call the measurement of how fast the wind is blowing?

Back

Wind speed