Weather Types — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. What is the difference between weather and climate?
A) They are the same thing
B) Weather changes daily but climate is the usual weather over a long time
C) Climate changes daily but weather stays the same
D) Weather only happens in summer
Weather changes daily and describes current conditions, while climate is the average weather in a place over many years.
2. Which tool measures air pressure to help predict weather changes?
A) rain gauge
B) thermometer
C) barometer
D) anemometer
A barometer measures air pressure, and changes in air pressure help meteorologists predict if weather will be clear or stormy.
3. During a blizzard, which is the safest thing to do?
A) Go outside to play in the snow
B) Stay inside where it is warm
C) Drive to the store
D) Open all the windows
Staying inside where it is warm is the safest choice during a blizzard because the heavy snow and strong winds outside are dangerous.
4. Why do we see more rain in spring than in winter?
A) The sun is closer to Earth
B) Warmer air holds more moisture that falls as rain instead of snow
C) It rains the same amount every season
D) The wind blows more in spring
Warmer spring air holds more moisture than cold winter air, and the warmer temperatures cause precipitation to fall as rain instead of snow.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. A barometer measures air pressure and helps predict if a storm is coming.
A barometer measures air pressure, and a drop in air pressure often signals that a storm is approaching.
2. The usual weather in a place over many years is called its climate.
Climate is the average weather conditions in a place over many years, unlike weather which changes daily.
3. Water from lakes and oceans goes up into the air and later falls back down as rain.
Water evaporates from lakes and oceans into the air and later falls back down as rain through the water cycle.
4. Meteorologists use data from satellites and radar to predict the weather.
Meteorologists use data from satellites and radar to track weather patterns and make accurate forecasts.
5. When warm air meets cold air, it can create a weather front.
A weather front is the boundary where warm air meets cold air, often causing changes in weather like rain or storms.