Weather

Match the scientific terms for weather. But you only get 5 and a half minutes. Better know this by heart. Yikes!

Quiz by

Rate:

Last updated: December 21, 2018

You have not attempted this quiz yet.

More quiz info >>

First submitted	December 21, 2018
Times taken	32
Average score	38.5%
Report this quiz	Report

Quiz and answer stats >>

Friends stats >>

5:30

/ 26 guessed

The quiz is paused. You have remaining.

Scoring
You scored / = %

    This beats or equals
    % of test takers
    also scored 100%
    
The average score is 

      Your high score is
      
    
Your fastest time is 
more stats >>
friends stats >>

Keep scrolling down for answers and more stats ...

Definition	Answer
a funnel shape that never touches the ground	funnel cloud
a funnel shape that touches the ground	tornado
2 air masses do not go anywhere in this front	stationary front
2 air masses pushing each other out of the way in this front	cold front
2 air masses meet but 1 goes above the other in this front	warm front
3 air masses meet but only 2 go backwards	occluded front
measured in millibars	pressure
a superstorm that only includes 1 cell	supercell
a storm with thunder, rain, and lightning	thunderstorm
a long lived storm with cells continually forming	squall
a fast, straight moving wind	derecho
a super dangerous storm that forms a bow shape	bow echo
a super fast wind moving downwards	microburst

Definition	Answer
air moving downwards	downdraft
air moving upwards	updraft
condensed moisture	clouds
a storm that develops near Africa, going towards the west	tropical storm
a superstorm that forms a spiral shape that goes to the southeastern; northeastern coast	hurricane
a superstorm that develops over the Pacific Ocean	typhoon
a huge snowstorm	blizzard
extremely light precipitation that is a liquid	drizzle
liquid precipitiation	rain
extremely light precipitation that is a solid but not ice	flurries
precipitation that is a solid but not ice	snow
light ice falling	sleet
ice falling	hail

Suggested Quizzes See all >>

World Capitals Quiz

Fast Math - Multiplication

Top 10 U.S. States by Democratic Party Support

Hot Place or Cold Place?