Weather Types — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A hurricane is a big spinning storm with very strong winds.
A hurricane is a huge storm that spins over warm ocean water and can bring dangerous wind and heavy rain to land.
2. We check the weather forecast to plan our day.
A forecast tells us what weather is expected, so we can pick the right clothes and activities before we go out.
3. Tiny ice crystals that fall from clouds are called snowflakes.
Snowflakes form when water freezes into delicate six-sided ice shapes inside very cold clouds, then float to the ground.
4. Fog is a cloud that sits very close to the ground.
Fog is made when water vapor cools near the ground, so it is really a low cloud you can walk right through.
5. A storm warning means dangerous weather is coming.
A storm warning is a safety message telling people that heavy rain, wind, or lightning is on the way.
6. The four seasons are spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Winter is the fourth season, coming after fall — it is the cold time of year when snow often falls.
7. A bright flash of light during a storm is lightning.
Lightning is a huge electric spark that jumps between clouds or from the sky down to the ground during storms.
8. Warm air rising can create clouds in the sky.
As warm air rises, it cools and its water vapor turns into tiny drops that gather together to form clouds.
9. We wear a raincoat to stay dry during a downpour.
A downpour is a very heavy rain, and a raincoat has waterproof cloth that keeps all those drops off your body.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
sunny
→ bright warm sky
bright warm sky
blizzard
→ heavy snow with wind
heavy snow with wind
drizzle
→ light gentle rain
light gentle rain
tornado
→ spinning funnel
spinning funnel
Sunny weather has bright warmth, a blizzard mixes snow with strong wind, drizzle is soft light rain, and a tornado is a spinning funnel of air.