Weather and Climate Vocabulary Puzzle - Answer Key

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by jayni

Weather and Climate Vocabulary Puzzle - Answer Key provides the completed solutions for a crossword-style vocabulary activity focused on meteorology and atmospheric conditions. It lists the target terms and includes filled letter patterns and grid entries for numbered items. The clues define key concepts such as severe snowstorms, atmospheric state, condensation and visible precipitation phenomena, extreme cold effects, and drought, along with visual events like rainbows and related wind or storm behavior.

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Reading Time3 min

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Name: Date: Period: Weather and Climate Vocabulary Puzzle | 1 | F | | --- | --- | | 2 | T | | --- | --- | | 3 | B | | --- | --- | L I Z Z A R D | 4 | F | | --- | --- | H O | 5 | A | | --- | --- | I R P O L L U T I O N E N D | 6 | F | | --- | --- | R E E Z E | 7 | D | | --- | --- | R Y | 8 | A | | --- | --- | Z E | 9 | F | | --- | --- | V I 10 S T O R M L A N S U | 11 | F | | --- | --- | | O | | | G | | L 12 V G 13 W E A T H E R A A R O R N P A 14 W A R M Y 15 C L O U 16 D I M H | | R | | --- | --- | R N 17 T H U N D E R I Z | 18 D | R | O | U | G | H | T | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | Z L | 19 R | A | I | N | B | O | W | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | 20 T W I S T E R Across 3. a severe snowstorm with high winds and low visibility 5. the presence in or introduction into the air of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects 6. (of a liquid) be turned into ice or another solid as a result of extreme cold [7.](7. free)[ free](7. free) from moisture or liquid; not wet or moist 10. a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow 13. the state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc 14. of or at a fairly or comfortably high temperature 15. a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere' typically high above the ground 17. a loud rumbling or crashing noise heard after a lightning flash due to expansion of rapidly heated air 18. a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water resulting from this [19.](19. an)[ an](19. an) arch of colors formed in the sky in certain circumstances caused by therefraction and dispersion of the sun's light by rain or other water droplets in the atmosphere 20. a tornado, waterspout, or dust devil in which the rotatory ascending movement of a column of air is especially apparent Down [1.](1. an)[ an](1. an) overflowing of a large amount of water beyond it's normal confines, especially over what is normally dry land 2. a storm with thunder and lightning and typically also heavy rain or hail [4.](4. name)[ name](4. name) given to rain that falls when surface temperatures are below freezing 8. a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside 9. a small or swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves moved by sudden gusts of wind 11. a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that obscures or restricts visibility 12. a substance diffused or suspended in the air, especially one normally liquid or solid 16. light rain falling in very fine drops

FAQs

What topics does the weather and climate vocabulary puzzle cover?

It covers meteorology terms and phenomena such as storms, atmospheric conditions, precipitation, extreme cold or heat, drought, and visible effects in the sky.

How are the answers organized in the document?

Answers are arranged by numbered crossword entries split into Across and Down sections, with filled letter patterns for each item.

What kinds of clue definitions are included?

The clue statements define weather events and atmospheric properties, including high-wind snowstorms, freezing rain, condensation clouds, lightning-related thunder, and prolonged low rainfall.

Sep 28, 2026

Uploaded by jayni