Weather Vocabulary

a large section of air with similar humidity and temperature.

• Air Mass

• Weather Front

• Pressure System

• Climate Zone

What type of cloud is thin and wispy, often indicating fair weather?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

What tool is used to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

the circular movement of fluid (liquid or gases). When fluid is heated, it rises and spreads out. As the fluid cools, it sinks again.

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Diffusion

What type of cloud is layered and gray, often bringing rain?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbostratus

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What is the term for a weather pattern that occurs over a long period?

• Weather

• Climate

• Atmosphere

• Meteorology

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

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Wind Speed

a visible mass of condensed vapor such as water or ice, suspended in the atmosphere

• Cloud

• Fog

• Mist

• Smoke