Weather Factors Vocabulary

What is the study of weather called?

• Astronomy

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Oceanography

What type of climate is warm all year and found near the equator?

• Desert climate
• Tropical climate
• Polar climate
• Temperate climate

Which term describes the whole mass of air surrounding Earth?

• atmosphere
• exosphere
• troposphere
• stratosphere

What is a long period of time without enough precipitation called?

• flood
• drought
• hurricane
• monsoon

If a meteorologist says it will snow tomorrow, what did they just do?

• They forecasted that it will snow tomorrow.

• They announced a weather warning for rain.
• They stated it might snow next week.
• They confirmed that it will snow tomorrow.

Which type of climate is found near oceans and has mild temperatures?

• Desert climate
• Tropical climate
• Continental climate
• Coastal climate

A scientist wants to study different weather patterns to help predict storms. What field of study should they focus on?

• Geology
• Meteorology
• Climatology
• Oceanography

Match the following:

• Water falling as rain, snow, or ice

• Climate

• The average weather conditions over time

• Atmosphere

• Year-round cold temps near the poles

• Precipitation

• Predict what might happen in the weather

• Forecast

• The whole mass of air surrounding Earth

• Polar climate