Weather-Related Vocabulary

Vocabulary flashcards covering key weather-related terms from the lecture notes.

thunderstorm

A storm characterized by rain, strong wind, and lightning.

drought

A prolonged period with no rain, causing land to become very dry.

prolonged

Lasting for a long time; extended in duration.

salinity

The measure of how salty something is; high salinity indicates a large amount of salt.

wind erosion

The process of soil or rock being worn away by the action of wind.