Weather and Seasons — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Read each word or phrase. Sort it into the correct group: warm weather or cold weather.
Warm Weather
sunnyhotbeach day Cold Weather
snowyicyblizzard Warm weather activities and items include sunshine, shorts, and swimming. Cold weather items include snowflakes, mittens, and hot cocoa.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. Rain falls from clouds in the sky.
Rain falls from clouds in the sky when water droplets inside clouds become heavy enough to fall.
2. The four seasons are spring, summer, fall, and winter.
The four seasons are spring, summer, fall, and winter. They repeat in the same order every year.
3. When it is very cold outside, water can turn into ice.
When it is very cold outside, water can freeze and turn into ice.
4. On a rainy day, you should wear a raincoat to stay dry.
On a rainy day, you should wear a raincoat to keep yourself dry from the rain.
5. In summer, the days are long and hot.
In summer, the days are long and hot because the sun is out for more hours each day.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. It snows in summer.
True False
False — It does not snow in summer. Snow falls in winter when it is very cold outside.
2. A thermometer measures temperature.
True False
True — A thermometer is a tool that measures how hot or cold something is.
3. Spring is when flowers begin to bloom.
True False
True — In spring, warmer weather and rain help flowers begin to bloom and grow.
4. A blizzard is a type of warm weather.
True False
False — A blizzard is a severe winter storm with heavy snow and strong winds, not warm weather.