English Class 10 - Words Related-To-Weather Notes

Words Related to Weather

Welcome to the chapter on Words Related to Weather for Class 10. In this chapter, you will learn important vocabulary and expressions used to describe weather and climate. By the end of this chapter, you will be able to use these words in sentences and conversations about the weather.

Introduction

Weather affects our daily lives. We use many words to talk about the weather, such as sunny, cloudy, humid, and stormy. Knowing these words helps us describe what we see and feel outside.

Common Weather Words

• Sunny: The sun is shining and there are few or no clouds.
• Cloudy: The sky is covered with clouds.
• Rainy: It is raining.
• Stormy: There is a storm with strong winds, rain, or thunder.
• Windy: There is a lot of wind.
• Foggy: There is thick mist, making it hard to see.
• Humid: The air feels wet and sticky.
• Dry: There is little or no moisture in the air.
• Hot: The temperature is high.
• Cold: The temperature is low.
• Chilly: Slightly cold.
• Freezing: Very cold, below 0°C.
• Mild: The weather is neither too hot nor too cold.
• Drizzle: Light rain.
• Shower: A short period of rain.
• Thunder: The loud sound during a storm.
• Lightning: A flash of light in the sky during a storm.
• Hail: Small balls of ice falling from the sky.
• Sleet: A mix of rain and snow.
• Snow: Soft white flakes falling from the sky in cold weather.

Weather Expressions

• It’s pouring (raining heavily).
• The sky is overcast (completely covered with clouds).
• There’s a cool breeze.
• It’s scorching hot today.
• Temperatures are dropping.
• It’s a pleasant day.

Fun Activity: Weather Diary

Keep a diary for a week. Write down the weather each day using the words you have learned. For example: "Monday – Cloudy and windy."

Summary

• There are many words to describe weather conditions.
• Using the right words helps you talk and write about the weather clearly.
• Practice using these words in sentences and conversations.

Practice Questions

1. What word describes a day with a lot of sun?
2. How would you describe weather with thick mist?
3. What is the difference between "drizzle" and "shower"?
4. Write a sentence using the word "humid".
5. What do you call a flash of light in the sky during a storm?

Challenge Yourself

• Describe the weather in your city today using at least three new words from this chapter.
• Write a short paragraph about your favorite type of weather and why you like it.

Did You Know?

• The highest temperature ever recorded on Earth was 56.7°C (134°F) in Death Valley, USA!
• The coldest temperature ever recorded was -89.2°C (-128.6°F) in Antarctica.

Glossary

• Overcast: When the sky is completely covered with clouds.
• Humidity: The amount of water vapor in the air.
• Precipitation: Any form of water that falls from the sky (rain, snow, hail, etc.).
• Forecast: A prediction of what the weather will be like.

Answers to Practice Questions

1. Sunny
2. Foggy
3. Drizzle is light rain; a shower is a short period of rain, usually heavier than drizzle.
4. Example: "It is very humid during the rainy season."
5. Lightning

---

Use weather words to describe your day and understand weather reports better!