G2-U4-FlashCard Glossary

Storm

• A weather condition with very strong winds, heavy rain, and often thunder and lightning

• A type of precipitation that falls as ice pellets

• A calm weather condition with clear skies

• A weather phenomenon characterized by extreme heat and dryness

Summer

• The season of the year between spring and autumn

• The coldest season of the year

• A time for harvest and preparation for winter

• The season characterized by blooming flowers

Earthquake

• A sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage

• A gentle shaking of the earth's surface, usually harmless

• A weather phenomenon that causes heavy rainfall

• A geological process that leads to the formation of mountains

Spring

• The season of the year between winter and summer

• The coldest season of the year

• The season when leaves fall from trees

• The time of year when flowers bloom and it rains heavily

Flood

• An overflow of water that submerges normally dry land, typically caused by heavy rainfall, storms or melting snow

• A sudden increase in temperature causing drought

• A natural disaster characterized by strong winds and heavy rain

• A phenomenon where water levels drop significantly in a river or lake

Thunderstorm

• A storm with thunder and lightning, usually with heavy rain

• A light rain with no thunder

• A snowstorm with strong winds

• A sunny day with clear skies

Season

• One of the four periods of the year; spring, summer, autumn, or winter

• A type of fruit that grows in summer

• A holiday celebrated in winter

• A type of clothing worn in autumn

Winter

• The season between autumn and spring

• The season after summer

• The season of blooming flowers

• The season of falling leaves

Fall

• The season of the year between summer and winter, autumn

• A type of fruit that grows in the fall

• A holiday celebrated in autumn

• A weather phenomenon that occurs in autumn

Volcano

• A mountain with a large, circular hole at the top through which lava (= hot liquid rock) gases, steam, and dust are or have been forced out.

• A flat landform that is elevated above the surrounding area.

• A deep pit formed by the collapse of a volcanic eruption.

• A large body of water surrounded by land.