Climate
Long-term climate patterns, seasons, climate zones and climatic conditions.
Areas within Climate
Weather
Weather conditions, precipitation, wind, storms, atmospheric events and everyday meteorological vocabulary.
117 wordsClimate
Long-term climate patterns, seasons, climate zones and climatic conditions.
75 wordsLandscapes and landforms
Mountains, valleys, plains, deserts, forests, coasts and natural landforms.
307 wordsRivers, lakes and water
Freshwater features, rivers, lakes, wetlands, groundwater and the water cycle.
71 wordsOceans and coasts
Marine environments, seas, tides, shores, reefs and coastal features.
64 wordsPlants
Plant life, trees, flowers, grasses, shrubs and botanical vocabulary.
2k wordsAnimals
Animal groups, species and general zoological vocabulary.
2.3k wordsHabitats and ecosystems
Habitats, ecological communities, food webs, niches and ecosystem relationships.
228 wordsConservation
Protection of species, habitats, biodiversity and natural resources.
56 wordsNatural hazards
Floods, storms, earthquakes, volcanoes, droughts and other natural hazards.
155 words77 featured terms
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meteorology of climates and their phenomena
Arcticadjectiveextremely cold; "an arctic climate"; "a frigid day"; "gelid waters of the North Atlantic"; "glacial winds"; "icy hands"; "polar weather"
Aridadjectivelacking vitality or spirit; lifeless; "a technically perfect but arid performance of the sonata"; "a desiccate romance"; "a prissy and emotionle…
Climatenounthe weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best…
Climaticadjectiveof or relating to a climate; "climatic changes"
Climaticaladjectiveof or relating to a climate; "climatic changes"
Climenounthe weather in some location averaged over some long period of time; "the dank climate of southern Wales"; "plants from a cold clime travel best…
Continentaladjectiveof or relating to or concerning the American colonies during and immediately after the American Revolutionary War; "the Continental Army"; "the…
Desiccateadjectivelacking vitality or spirit; lifeless; "a technically perfect but arid performance of the sonata"; "a desiccate romance"; "a prissy and emotionle…
Desiccatedadjectivelacking vitality or spirit; lifeless; "a technically perfect but arid performance of the sonata"; "a desiccate romance"; "a prissy and emotionle…
Droughtnouna shortage of rainfall; "farmers most affected by the drought hope that there may yet be sufficient rain early in the growing season"
Drouthnouna shortage of rainfall; "farmers most affected by the drought hope that there may yet be sufficient rain early in the growing season"
Frigidadjectiveextremely cold; "an arctic climate"; "a frigid day"; "gelid waters of the North Atlantic"; "glacial winds"; "icy hands"; "polar weather"
Gelidadjectiveextremely cold; "an arctic climate"; "a frigid day"; "gelid waters of the North Atlantic"; "glacial winds"; "icy hands"; "polar weather"
Glacialadjectiveextremely cold; "an arctic climate"; "a frigid day"; "gelid waters of the North Atlantic"; "glacial winds"; "icy hands"; "polar weather"
Icyadjectiveextremely cold; "an arctic climate"; "a frigid day"; "gelid waters of the North Atlantic"; "glacial winds"; "icy hands"; "polar weather"
Maritimeadjectivebordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea; "a maritime province"; "maritime farmers"; "maritime cultures"
Monsoonnouna seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
Polaradjectiveextremely cold; "an arctic climate"; "a frigid day"; "gelid waters of the North Atlantic"; "glacial winds"; "icy hands"; "polar weather"
Rainnounwater falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
Rainfallnounwater falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
Seasonnounone of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions; "the regular sequence of the…
Seasonalnouna worker who finds employment only in certain seasons
Seasonal workernouna worker who finds employment only in certain seasons
Temperateadjective(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate; "a temperate region"; "the temperate zones"; "te…
Temperaturenounthe degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)
Time of yearnounone of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions; "the regular sequence of the…
Tropicadjectiveof weather or climate; hot and humid as in the tropics; "tropical weather"
Tropicaladjectiveof weather or climate; hot and humid as in the tropics; "tropical weather"
Bioclimatologynounthe study of effects of climate on living organisms
Autumnnounthe season when the leaves fall from the trees; "in the fall of 1973"
Boilnounthe temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level; "they brought the water to a boil"
Cloudburstnouna heavy rain
Coldnounthe absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor"
Coldnessnounthe absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor"
Delugenouna heavy rain
Dew pointnounthe temperature at which the water vapor in the air becomes saturated and condensation begins
Downpournouna heavy rain
Drizzlenounvery light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
Fallnounthe season when the leaves fall from the trees; "in the fall of 1973"
Frigidnessnounthe absence of heat; "the coldness made our breath visible"; "come in out of the cold"; "cold is a vasoconstrictor"
Harvestnounthe season for gathering crops
Heatnounthe presence of heat
Hotnessnounthe presence of heat
Mercurynountemperature measured by a mercury thermometer; "the mercury was falling rapidly"
Mizzlenounvery light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
Monsoonnounany wind that changes direction with the seasons
Pelternouna heavy rain
Rain showernouna brief period of precipitation; "the game was interrupted by a brief shower"
Showernouna brief period of precipitation; "the game was interrupted by a brief shower"
Simmernountemperature just below the boiling point; "the stew remained at a simmer for hours"
Soakernouna heavy rain
Springnounthe season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring; "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"; "he will hold office until the spring of…
Springtimenounthe season of growth; spring; the beginning of spring; "the emerging buds were a sure sign of spring"; "he will hold office until the spring of…
Summernounthe warmest season of the year; in the Northern Hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox; "they spent a lazy summe…
Torrentnouna heavy rain
Waterspoutnouna heavy rain
Winternounthe coldest season of the year; in the Northern Hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
Calefactionnounthe property of being warming
Chillnouncoldness due to a cold environment
Chillinessnounthe property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning"
Coolnounthe quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature; "the cool of early morning"
Coolnessnounthe property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning"
Fierinessnounthe heat or the color of fire
Frostinessnouncoldness as evidenced by frost
Geliditynouncoldness due to a cold environment
Icinessnouncoldness due to a cold environment
Incalescencenounthe property of being warming
Monsoonnounrainy season in southern Asia when the southwestern monsoon blows, bringing heavy rains
Nipnounthe property of being moderately cold; "the chilliness of early morning"
Scatteringnouna light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
Sprinklenouna light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
Sprinklingnouna light shower that falls in some locations and not others nearby
Thundershowernouna short rainstorm accompanied by thunder and lightning
Torriditynounextreme heat
Warmnessnounthe quality of having a moderate degree of heat; "an agreeable warmth in the house"
Warmthnounthe quality of having a moderate degree of heat; "an agreeable warmth in the house"
