| A | B |
| Tropical Storm | the name for a storm with winds of between 34 and 74 miles per hour |
| Hurricane | the name for a storm with winds of 74 miles per hour or more |
| Condensation | the process by which water vapor undergoes a change in state from gas to liquid |
| Eye | the center of a tropical storm or hurrincane, characterized by light winds and little rain |
| Sea Surge | an increase in the level of sea water as a result of a storm |
| Anemometer | an instrument that measures the speed or force of wind |
| Tropical Depression | a region of low barometric pressure |
| Meteorologist | a scientist who studies the weather and atmosphere |
| Atmosphere | the air or climate in a given place |
| Barometric Pressure | the pressure exerted by the weight of the overlying atmosphere |