Across
- 1. A weather event characterized by falling hailstones, which are typically formed in strong thunderstorms.
- 5. A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, causing a shortage of water that can impact agriculture, ecosystems, and human populations.
- 6. An overflow of water that submerges land which is typically caused by heavy rainfall.
- 11. The warming of the Earth's atmosphere due to the trapping of heat by gases such as carbon dioxide, water vapor, and methane.
- 12. A measure of the amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that are emitted into the atmosphere by a person, organization, or product.
- 14. A severe winter storm characterized by heavy snowfall, often leading to road closures.
- 15. An uncontrolled fire that occurs in areas of combustible vegetation.
Down
- 2. A reduction in the concentration of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, typically caused by the release of pollutants such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs).
- 3. A large, rotating storm with strong winds that forms over warm ocean waters, typically causing significant damage to coastal areas and beyond.
- 4. An increase in the Earth's average surface temperature due to the release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, primarily from human activities.
- 7. A prolonged period of abnormally hot weather.
- 8. A violent, rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm cloud to the ground, causing significant damage.
- 9. Rain that is unusually acidic due to the presence of pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides in the atmosphere.
- 10. A rotating, low-pressure weather system that can cause high winds, heavy rainfall, and flooding.
- 13. The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope, often due to the destabilization of land by natural causes or human activity.