Qtr. 1 Vocab Weather/Climate

Front

Atmospheric state at a specific time and place.

Back

Weather

Front

Extended period of no precipitation.

Back

Drought

Front

Weather conditions characteristic of a region over time.

Back

Climate

Front

Massive rotation storm north of the equator in the western Pacific.

Back

Typhoon

Front

National Weather Service

Back

NWS

Front

Movement of liquids/gases spiraling around a central axis; calm center in storms.

Back

Vortex

Front

Rotating air column over water.

Back

Waterspout

Front

Tornadoes are possible

Back

Tornado Watch

Front

Leading edge of a cold air mass.

Back

Cold Front

Front

Water vapor changes from gas to liquid.

Back

Condensation