Weather Types — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. A thermometer is a tool that measures how hot or cold it is outside.
A thermometer is a weather tool that measures temperature, telling us how hot or cold the air is.
2. A rain gauge collects rainwater so we can measure how much rain fell.
A rain gauge collects rainwater in a container with markings so we can measure how much rain fell.
3. A wind vane is a tool that shows which direction the wind is blowing.
A wind vane is a weather tool that points in the direction the wind is blowing from.
4. The temperature tells us how warm or cool the air feels.
The temperature tells us how warm or cool the air feels and is measured in degrees.
5. When the temperature is very low, water can freeze into ice.
When the temperature drops below freezing, liquid water turns into solid ice.
6. On a hot summer day, the thermometer shows a high temperature.
On a hot summer day, the thermometer shows a high temperature because the sun heats the air.
7. In cold weather, the temperature drops and it may snow.
In cold weather, the temperature drops low enough that precipitation may fall as snow instead of rain.
8. We check the weather each day to decide what clothes to wear.
We check the weather each day to decide what clothes to wear so we stay comfortable and safe.
9. A weather vane on a roof spins to show which way the wind blows.
A weather vane on a roof spins and points to show which direction the wind is coming from.
Part B: Match the Weather
Draw a line from each weather type to the correct description.
1.
sunny
→ bright light and warm from the sky
air moves fast and blows things around
rainy
→ water drops fall from clouds
white flakes fall from the sky
snowy
→ white flakes fall from the sky
bright light and warm from the sky
windy
→ air moves fast and blows things around
water drops fall from clouds
sunny → bright light and warm from the sky because the sun shines without clouds blocking it. rainy → water drops fall from clouds because precipitation falls as liquid water. snowy → white flakes fall from the sky because cold air freezes water into ice crystals. windy → air moves fast and blows things around because differences in air pressure cause air to move.