The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth’s surface through processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.

The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas due to heat.

The release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.

The process where a solid (like ice or snow) changes directly into a gas without becoming liquid.

The process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid droplets.

Water released from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

The day-to-day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility.

The amount of water vapor in the air.

The percentage of water vapor present in the air compared to the maximum amount the air can hold at that temperature.

The temperature at which air becomes saturated with water vapor and dew forms.

The weight of the air above a given point, usually measured in millibars or inches of mercury.

The movement of air from areas of high pressure to low pressure.

The distance one can clearly see, usually affected by fog, rain, snow, or pollution.

A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.

The boundary where two different air masses meet.

Fast-flowing, narrow air currents in the upper atmosphere that influence weather patterns.

A storm with lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and sometimes hail.

A sudden electrostatic discharge during a storm, producing a flash of light.

The sound caused by the rapid expansion of air heated by lightning.

A powerful tropical storm with strong winds (≥74 mph) and heavy rain.

A rise in sea level caused by a hurricane or storm, leading to coastal flooding.

A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.

A depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer.

An uncontrolled fire that spreads through vegetation.

A slow, underground fire burning in peat or organic soil.

The average weather conditions of a region over a long period of time.

The distance north or south of the equator, affecting climate and sunlight exposure.

The physical features of the Earth’s surface, like mountains, valleys, and plains.

The height above sea level, affecting temperature and weather.

Ocean currents that flow at or near the surface, driven by wind and affecting climate.

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Weather and Climate

Term	Definition
Water cycle	The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth’s surface through processes like evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.
Evaporation	The process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas due to heat.
transpiration	The release of water vapor from plants into the atmosphere.
Sublimation	The process where a solid (like ice or snow) changes directly into a gas without becoming liquid.
Condensation	The process by which water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid droplets.
Precipitation	Water released from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
Weather	The day-to-day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, and visibility.
Humidity	The amount of water vapor in the air.
Relative Humility	The percentage of water vapor present in the air compared to the maximum amount the air can hold at that temperature.
Dew point	The temperature at which air becomes saturated with water vapor and dew forms.
air pressure	The weight of the air above a given point, usually measured in millibars or inches of mercury.
Wind	The movement of air from areas of high pressure to low pressure.
Visibility	The distance one can clearly see, usually affected by fog, rain, snow, or pollution.
Air mass	A large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.
front	The boundary where two different air masses meet.
Jet stream	Fast-flowing, narrow air currents in the upper atmosphere that influence weather patterns.
Thunderstorm	A storm with lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and sometimes hail.
Lightning	A sudden electrostatic discharge during a storm, producing a flash of light.
Thunder	The sound caused by the rapid expansion of air heated by lightning.
Hurricane	A powerful tropical storm with strong winds (≥74 mph) and heavy rain.
Storm surae	A rise in sea level caused by a hurricane or storm, leading to coastal flooding.
Tornado	A rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
Sinkhole	A depression or hole in the ground caused by the collapse of a surface layer.
Wildfire	An uncontrolled fire that spreads through vegetation.
Muckfire	A slow, underground fire burning in peat or organic soil.
Climate	The average weather conditions of a region over a long period of time.
Latitude	The distance north or south of the equator, affecting climate and sunlight exposure.
Tropography	The physical features of the Earth’s surface, like mountains, valleys, and plains.
Elevation	The height above sea level, affecting temperature and weather.
Suface Currents	Ocean currents that flow at or near the surface, driven by wind and affecting climate.

Created by: Fabian Carmona

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