Across
- 7. A powerful, twisting wind that forms from storm clouds and can cause severe damage to buildings, trees, and other structures.
- 8. A severe snowstorm with strong winds, low visibility, and an accumulation of snow, making it difficult to get around and often causing disruptions.
- 9. Water that falls from clouds in the sky to the ground, making plants grow and providing water for people and animals.
- 10. A climate pattern that causes periodic changes in ocean temperatures and weather patterns, affecting many countries and leading to unique weather conditions.
- 11. A measure of how hot or cold it is outside - high numbers mean it's hot, and low numbers mean it's cold.
- 12. An overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry, caused by heavy rain, melting snow, or other factors, which can damage property and be dangerous.
- 13. A weather event with strong winds, heavy rain, or other conditions like snow or hailstones, which can cause damage and be dangerous.
- 14. Bright light from the sun that makes it warm and bright outside, helping plants grow and giving people energy.
- 15. Moving air that can range from a gentle breeze to a strong gust, influencing weather patterns and helping to spread seeds or blow leaves around.
Down
- 1. The gradual increase in Earth's temperature caused by human activities, resulting in negative effects on the planet's environment and climate.
- 2. The amount of moisture in the air, which can make it feel sticky and damp when it's high or dry when it's low.
- 3. A long period of time when Earth's temperature was much colder than it is now, causing large ice formations and glaciers to cover parts of the planet.
- 4. A long period without much rain that can cause plants to wither, rivers to dry up, and make it harder for people and animals to find water.
- 5. A specific area of the world that experiences similar weather patterns, defined by factors such as temperature and rainfall levels.
- 6. effect: A natural process where gases in the atmosphere, like carbon dioxide, trap heat from the sun, warming Earth's surface and allowing life to thrive.
