Key words

Word 1

BASELINE

• An event or situation that is observed, especially something unusual or important.
• A starting level used for comparison over time.
• A prediction about future conditions based on data and models.
• A way to measure something using a specific method or scale.

Word 2

DROUGHT

• A starting level used for comparison over time.
• An event or situation that is observed, especially something unusual or important.
• A way to measure something using a specific method or scale.
• A long period with very little rain, causing water shortages.

Word 3

FORECAST

• Very serious or severe, especially about a short-term problem.
• A starting level used for comparison over time.
• An event or situation that is observed, especially something unusual or important.
• A prediction about future conditions based on data and models.

Word 4

METRIC

• A way to measure something using a specific method or scale.
• An event or situation that is observed, especially something unusual or important.
• At risk of being harmed or affected by something.
• A prediction about future conditions based on data and models.

Word 5

PHENOMENON

• An event or situation that is observed, especially something unusual or important.
• Very serious or severe, especially about a short-term problem.
• A sudden, heavy fall of rain.
• At risk of being harmed or affected by something.

Word 6

VULNERABLE

• At risk of being harmed or affected by something.
• A sudden, heavy fall of rain.
• A starting level used for comparison over time.
• A long period with very little rain, causing water shortages.

Word 7

ACUTE

• Very serious or severe, especially about a short-term problem.
• A prediction about future conditions based on data and models.
• A long period with very little rain, causing water shortages.
• A sudden, heavy fall of rain.

Word 8

DOWNPOUR

• Very serious or severe, especially about a short-term problem.
• A way to measure something using a specific method or scale.
• A prediction about future conditions based on data and models.
• A sudden, heavy fall of rain.