Weather Vocabulary Flashcards

Weather Vocabulary Overview

• Weather refers to the atmospheric conditions at any specific time and location.
• Temperature is the measurement of thermal energy within the atmosphere.
• Precipitation encompasses all forms of water (e.g., rain, snow, hail) that fall from the atmosphere to Earth.

Types of Precipitation

• Rain consists of droplets of fresh water falling from clouds.
• Hail refers to ice pellets formed from strong upward air currents.
• Sleet is a mix of partially melted snow and rain.
• Snow falls as ice crystals from clouds.

Weather Terminology

• Prediction involves scientific conclusions drawn from observations.
• Forecast describes predictions about weather developments.

Cloud Types

• Cumulus Clouds are fluffy and white, indicating fair weather.
• Nimbus Clouds are dark gray, signaling rain.
• Cumulonimbus Clouds are large, dark-bottomed clouds that can produce thunderstorms.
• Stratus Clouds are smooth and gray, covering the sky and potentially leading to light rain.
• Cirrus Clouds are feathery and often signal impending precipitation.

Storms and Severe Weather

• A Thunderstorm is a brief and powerful storm with rain, winds, lightning, and thunder.
• A Tornado is a funnel-shaped mass of spiraling air formed over land.
• A Hurricane is a potent windstorm originating over warm ocean waters.

Air Pressure and Fronts

• High Air Pressure indicates cooler, drier conditions.
• Low Air Pressure suggests warmer, wetter weather.
• A Warm Front occurs when warm air pushes over a colder air mass.
• A Cold Front forms when cold air pushes under warm air.

Air Masses and Humidity

• An Air Mass is a large body of air with uniform temperature, humidity, and pressure.
• Humidity measures the moisture content in the air.
• Atmospheric Conditions include temperature, precipitation, wind, humidity, and air pressure.

Weather Patterns and Tools

• A Weather Pattern describes recurring weather conditions over time.
• A Weather Map displays comprehensive weather data across a wide region.
• Meteorologists study various aspects of weather.

Measurement Instruments

• A Thermometer is used to gauge air temperature.
• A Barometer measures air pressure levels.
• An Anemometer is utilized to determine wind speed.
• A Rain Gauge quantifies precipitation amounts.
• Air Pressure is caused by the weight of the air, affected by temperature and altitude.

Front Definition

• A Front represents the boundary dividing air masses with different temperatures and humidity levels.

Enhance your understanding of weather-related terminology with these flashcards. Each card defines essential words like weather, temperature, precipitation, and rain. Perfect for learning and revising vocabulary on meteorological concepts.