Weather Flash Cards

Learn weather phenomena and terms with their descriptions.

Free weather flash cards with 10 terms and definitions. Flip through each card to study, or shuffle for a new order. Printable for classroom or homework use.

Weather Terms and Definitions

TORNADO
Rotating funnel of destructive wind
HUMIDITY
Amount of moisture in the air
BAROMETER
Instrument that measures air pressure
HURRICANE
Large tropical storm with high winds
FORECAST
Prediction of future weather conditions
DROUGHT
Extended period without rainfall
BLIZZARD
Severe snowstorm with strong winds
CLIMATE
Average weather patterns over time
THUNDER
Sound caused by expanding heated air
FROST
Thin layer of ice on cold surfaces

About Weather

Weather affects our daily lives and shapes the world around us. These flash cards help students understand weather phenomena by studying terms and their descriptions, from common conditions like clouds and rain to powerful events like hurricanes and tornadoes.

Weather Vocabulary

These flash cards pair weather terms with their descriptions. Students flip cards to learn terms like TORNADO (a rotating funnel of wind), HUMIDITY (moisture in the air), and BAROMETER (a tool that measures air pressure).

How to Use These Flash Cards in Class

After studying with these flash cards, have students keep a weather journal for one week, recording daily conditions using the vocabulary from the cards. At the end of the week, students can present their observations and identify patterns in the weather.

Printable Weather Flash Cards

Click the print button to print these weather flash cards. The printable version lists all terms and definitions, perfect for classroom handouts or homework.

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