Weather & Climate

2. a storm with thunder and lightning that produces heavy rain and strong winds
6. ice crystals that fall to the ground, partly melt, and then refreeze
7. big flows of rainfall that cause a slope or hillside to collapse
10. a fast spinning column of air that stretches all the way from a thunderstorm cloud in the sky to the Earth's surface
11. a form of precipitation that falls from the sky as water
13. soft white pieces of frozen water that falls from the sky
14. Humidity, wind speed, direction and ________ are factors that can change the atmosphere in a certain area

1. The minute by minute condition or changes in the air or atmosphere
3. storm with high wind and heavy rain that starts as tropical storm and forms over warm water
4. an act of nature that occurs when too much rain forces rivers, streams, and lakes to overflow
5. a buildup of electrical energy
6. a type of weather that has dangerous acts of nature fueled by changes in atmosphere that put lives and property at risk
8. an act of nature that occurs when area doesn't receive enough rainfall, drying up rivers and lakes, killing trees, and ruining crops
9. storm with blowing or falling snow, high winds, and cold temperatures
12. the weather over a long period of time in a specific area