Cambridge English: FCE (B2 First) - Natural Phenomena & Human Impact

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

to move or go from a higher place to a lower place

to rain heavily and in a large amount

a sudden, loud burst of sound produced by a lightning discharge during a storm

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

a sudden, concentrated release of radiant energy

the rising of a body of water that covers dry places and causes damage

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds

trees and plants in general, particularly those of a specific habitat or area

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

a grey powder that is produced as a result of a substance getting burned

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

a long period of time when there is not much raining

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

the state of a substance that is neither solid nor liquid

(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

a report on possible weather conditions and how they will change in the following day or days

a particular kind of matter in gas, solid, or liquid form

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through