Weather Types — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. A thunderstorm has thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.
A thunderstorm is a strong storm that produces thunder, lightning, and heavy rain.
2. A blizzard is a big snowstorm with strong winds and cold temperatures.
A blizzard is a severe winter storm with heavy snow, strong winds, and very cold temperatures.
3. A tornado is a spinning funnel of wind that can cause damage.
A tornado is a dangerous spinning funnel of wind that reaches from a storm cloud to the ground.
4. In spring, the weather gets warmer and flowers start to bloom.
In spring, the weather gets warmer as the sun shines longer each day, helping flowers bloom.
5. Summer is the hottest season of the year.
Summer is the hottest season because the sun is highest in the sky and days are the longest.
6. In fall, leaves change color and the weather gets cooler.
In fall, the weather gets cooler as the sun is lower in the sky and days become shorter.
7. During a storm, you should go inside to stay safe.
During a storm, you should go inside a building to stay safe from lightning, wind, and heavy rain.
8. A hurricane is a big storm that forms over the ocean with very strong winds.
A hurricane is a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean water and brings very strong winds and rain.
9. Winter is usually the coldest season with the shortest days.
Winter is usually the coldest season because the sun is lowest in the sky and days are the shortest.
Part B: Match the Weather
Draw a line from each weather tool to what it measures.
1.
thermometer
→ temperature
wind speed
rain gauge
→ rainfall
wind direction
wind vane
→ wind direction
temperature
anemometer
→ wind speed
rainfall
thermometer → temperature because it uses liquid in a tube to show how hot or cold the air is. rain gauge → rainfall because it collects rain in a marked container to measure the amount. wind vane → wind direction because it points the way the wind is blowing. anemometer → wind speed because its spinning cups turn faster when the wind blows harder.