Weather/Climate Vocab Flashcard

Front

Condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.

Back

weather

Front

Water in gaseous state is called _________________.

Back

water vapor

Front

The _____________ is the path water takes through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and collection.

Back

water cycle

Front

This zone near the equator is characterized by warm temperatures:

Back

tropical zone

Front

Zone between tropical and polar, characterized by moderate temperatures:

Back

temperate zone

Front

This zone has little precipitation and extreme cold: ___________________

Back

polar zone

Front

An area with similar average temperatures and precipitation is a _________________.

Back

climate zone

Front

Water falling from the air as rain, snow, sleet, or hail is called __________.

Back

precipitation

Front

Water vapor in the air is called _________________.

Back

humidity

Front

Water changes from liquid to gas by heating.

Back

Evaporation