Weather and Seasons — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A thermometer measures how hot or cold it is, called the temperature.
A thermometer measures temperature, which tells us how hot or cold the air or an object is.
2. A rain gauge measures how much rain has fallen.
A rain gauge is a tool that collects and measures how much rain has fallen in a certain area.
3. A windsock shows which direction the wind is blowing.
A windsock is a cone-shaped tool that shows which direction the wind is blowing.
4. Clouds that are dark and heavy usually bring rain.
Dark and heavy clouds are full of water droplets and usually bring rain or storms.
5. A weather forecast tells us what the weather will be like.
A weather forecast predicts what the weather will be like so people can plan their day.
6. White and fluffy clouds on a sunny day are called cumulus clouds.
Cumulus clouds are white and fluffy clouds that usually appear on fair, sunny days.
7. A barometer is a tool that measures air pressure.
A barometer measures air pressure, which helps predict whether the weather will be fair or stormy.
8. When the sun heats water, it turns into vapor and rises.
When the sun heats water, it evaporates and turns into water vapor that rises into the air.
9. Weather changes from day to day because of moving air.
Weather changes from day to day because of moving air masses that bring different temperatures and moisture.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
Thermometer
→ Temperature
Air pressure
Rain gauge
→ Rainfall amount
Temperature
Windsock
→ Wind direction
Rainfall amount
Barometer
→ Air pressure
Wind direction
Thermometer → Temperature. Rain gauge → Rainfall amount. Windsock → Wind direction. Barometer → Air pressure.