Across
- 4. A sudden and powerful electrical discharge that occurs during a thunderstorm, often visible as a bright flash.
- 6. A visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, often bringing rain or shade.
- 8. Water droplets falling from the clouds to the ground, essential for plants, animals, and humans.
- 9. A violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm cloud to the ground, causing destructive winds.
- 10. A measure of the hotness or coldness of the atmosphere or an object, often measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
- 11. A cloud-like mass composed of tiny water droplets suspended in the air, reducing visibility.
- 14. A large and powerful tropical cyclone characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges.
- 15. A thin and often cool fog that forms near the ground, reducing visibility but less dense than fog.
Down
- 1. A storm characterized by thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and sometimes hail or strong winds.
- 2. A beautiful arc of colors appearing in the sky after rain, caused by the reflection, refraction, and dispersion of sunlight.
- 3. The star at the center of our solar system, providing warmth, light, and energy to the Earth.
- 5. A severe snowstorm characterized by strong winds, low temperatures, and reduced visibility.
- 7. An extended period of abnormally low rainfall or precipitation, leading to a shortage of water resources.
- 12. Moving air that can be gentle or strong, influencing the weather and bringing changes in temperature.
- 13. Pellets of ice that form within strong thunderstorm updrafts, falling to the ground during a storm.
- 16. Frozen precipitation consisting of ice crystals that fall from the clouds and cover the ground.