Weather Vocabulary
Name _______________________
Write a sentence and draw a picture for each vocabulary word.
1.
Atmosphere – the layer of the air surrounding the earth
2. Weather- the condition of the air surrounding the earth
3. Climate – the pattern of weather in an area over a long time
4. Ozone layer – the layer of the atmosphere that protects life from the ultraviolet rays from the sun
5. Air pressure – the weight of air pushing down on an area
6. Wind – caused by differences in air pressure
7. Humidity – moisture in the air
8. Precipitation – moisture falling from the sky
9. Weather report – what the weather is right now
10. Weather forecast – what the weather is going to be
11. Radiant energy – energy from the sun
12. Weather Vane – an instrument used to measure the direction of the wind
13. Barometer – an instrument used to measure air pressure
14. Thermometer – an instrument used to measure the temperature of the air
15. Anemometer – an instrument used to measure the speed of the air
16. Cloud – formed from the condensation of water in the atmosphere
Cloud Form or Shape:
Cloud Altitude or Height:
Cumulus
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Stratus
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Cirrus
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Cirro
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Alto
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Strato
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Nimbus
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