Weather Glossary Terms

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1. What is a large body of snow sliding down a mountain called?
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Explore key terms in meteorology through this engaging quiz titled 'Weather glossary terms'. Test your knowledge on phenomena like avalanches, tsunamis, and understand basic concepts like the boiling point of water and typical snow color. Perfect for learners interested in weather patterns and environmental science.

2. What is the typical color of snow?
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3. What season has the warmest weather in the U.S.?
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4. Earthquakes sometimes cause "tidal" what?
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5. In weather terms, what is the opposite of heat?
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6. What is the solid form of water?
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7. What term describes the overflowing of rivers or streams?
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8. What was the name of the August 2005 hurricane that damaged New Orleans?
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9. What is the weather phenomenon known as a "tsunami"?
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10. What instrument measures altitude?
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11. What word is generally used to describe visible air pollution?
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12. What is the boiling point of water as measured on the Fahrenheit scale?
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13. In weather terms, what turns to water in a "spring thaw"?
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14. In a "drought", what is absent in terms of weather?
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15. What kind of gas is central in terms of the effect global warming?
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What is a large body of snow sliding down a mountain called?
What is the typical color of snow?
What season has the warmest weather in the U.S.?
Earthquakes sometimes cause "tidal" what?
In weather terms, what is the opposite of heat?
What is the solid form of water?
What term describes the overflowing of rivers or streams?
What was the name of the August 2005 hurricane that damaged New...
What is the weather phenomenon known as a "tsunami"?
What instrument measures altitude?
What word is generally used to describe visible air pollution?
What is the boiling point of water as measured on the Fahrenheit...
In weather terms, what turns to water in a "spring thaw"?
In a "drought", what is absent in terms of weather?
What kind of gas is central in terms of the effect global warming?
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