Wild Weather Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 6. An ______________ is when the ground shakes very strongly, often causing damage.
  2. 8. ______________ is the loud sound you hear in the sky during a storm.
  3. 10. An ______________ is when a large amount of snow suddenly falls down a mountain.
  4. 12. A ______________ happens when rocks and soil suddenly fall down a hill or mountain.
  5. 14. A ______________ day has everything covered in water because of the rain.
  6. 17. A ______________ day has no rain or moisture in the air.
  7. 19. A ______________ day has rain falling from the sky.
  8. 20. A ______________ is a big storm with strong winds and heavy rain, usually by the sea.
  9. 22. A ______________ day has snow falling from the sky.
  10. 24. A ______________ happens when too much rain covers the ground with water.
  11. 25. A ______________ day is cold, and ice covers the ground, making it slippery.
  12. 27. A ______________ happens when there is no rain for a long time, and everything becomes very dry.
  13. 28. A ______________ is when there is not enough food for people to eat.
Down
  1. 1. A ______________ is a very heavy snowstorm with strong winds.
  2. 2. A ______________ is a very hot period lasting many days.
  3. 3. A ______________ day has a lot of sunshine and no clouds.
  4. 4. A ______________ is a huge wave that comes to land after an earthquake in the ocean.
  5. 5. A ______________ is a strong windstorm that spins and can damage buildings.
  6. 7. ______________ is the bright flash of light you see in the sky during a storm.
  7. 9. ______________ are small pieces of ice that fall from the sky like rain.
  8. 11. A ______________ day has many clouds in the sky, covering the sun.
  9. 13. A ______________ day has heavy rain, strong winds, thunder, and lightning.
  10. 15. A ______________ day feels comfortably hot but not too hot.
  11. 16. A ______________ is a large fire that spreads quickly across land or forests.
  12. 18. A ______________ day has a lot of wind blowing.
  13. 21. A ______________ is a mountain that can explode with hot lava and ash.
  14. 23. A ______________ day has thick fog, making it hard to see far.
  15. 26. A ______________ day feels a little wet but not raining much.