| A | B |
| weather | the state of the atmosphere at a particular time |
| vortex | a circulation (turning) of liquids or gases around an axis |
| radiation | energy transferred without heating space in between |
| tornado warning | It means tornadoes are possible. |
| globe | a spherical model of the earth |
| geologist | studies structure of earth as recorded in rocks |
| meteorologist | studies the earth's atmosphere and weather |
| seismologist | studies earthquakes |
| volcanologist | studies volcanoes |
| thunderstorm | a storm with lightning, thunder, wind, rain, hail |
| typhoon | a big rotating storm in the Western Pacific Ocean |
| hurricane | a big rotation strom in Atlantic Ocean |
| cyclone | a big rotating storm near Australia or India |
| Fujita Scale | Scale that measures tornadoes |
| Saffir/Simpson Scale | measures hurricane damage |
| tornado watch | means that a tornado has been found / seen |
| map | shows the earth or its parts on a flat surface |
| climate | weather conditions characteristic of a place |