Understanding Weather Vocabulary

What term describes a period of prolonged rain?

• drought

• floodplain

• monsoon

• deluge

What do we call the atmospheric condition of water vapor?

• Humidity

• Dew Point

• Condensation

• Precipitation

What is the term for a sudden, intense storm with strong winds?

• tornado

• hurricane

• blizzard

• storm

What do we call the measurement of temperature in degrees?

• Heat index calculation

• Temperature measurement in degrees

• Thermal energy measurement

• Temperature in Celsius

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

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Humidity

• Altitude

What do we call a weather phenomenon characterized by falling snow?

• snowfall

• sleet

• rainfall

• hailstorm

What is the term for a weather report that predicts future conditions?

• climate analysis

• temperature report

• weather summary

• forecast

What do we call the visible mass of condensed water vapor in the atmosphere?

• Mist

• Fog

• Rain

• Clouds

What is the term for a weather condition with no precipitation?

• Dry weather

• Rainy conditions

• Humid climate

• Snowy weather

What do we call a severe weather event that includes thunder and lightning?

• hurricane

• blizzard

• tornado

• thunderstorm