Weather and Climate Vocabulary

Flashcards covering key vocabulary terms related to weather and climate.

the weather

Temperature, humidity, precipitation and wind at a particular time.

the climate

General pattern of weather over a long time.

the forecast

The prediction of weather for a period of time.

the temperature

The amount of heat or cold in the atmosphere.

some precipitation

The moisture falling from the atmosphere.

some solar energy

Power from the sun.

the atmosphere

The layer of air that surrounds Earth.

the equator

The imaginary line around the Earth’s middle.

some zones

Areas or regions with special characteristics.

tropical

Warm and wet.

dry

Having a lack of moisture.

temperate

Having a cycle of cold and hot temperatures.

continental zone

Having large swings in weather in 4 seasons.

polar zone

Cold and dry climate.

some moisture

Wetness.

humidity

continentality

elevation

latitude

wind