| A | B |
| Weather | the condition of the atmosphere at a particular time |
| Climate | the average weather condition in an area over time |
| latitude | the distance north or south from the Equator |
| elevation | the height of a landform over sea level |
| water cycle | the continuous movement of water on Earth |
| humidity | the amount of water vapor in the air |
| condensation | the change in state from a gas to a liquid |
| cloud | a collection of water droplets in the air |
| precipitation | rain, sleet, snow, hail |
| thunderstorm | a brief weather system that has strong winds, lightning, rain, and thunder |
| tornado | a small spinning column of air with high winds |
| hurricane | a severe rotating storm that develops over tropical waters |