Weather and Climate — Answer Key
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
A thermometer measures how much rain falls.
Corrected: A thermometer measures temperature.
A thermometer uses a liquid like alcohol or mercury that expands when warm to show the air temperature.
2. Fix the sentence:
A wind vane tells how fast the wind are blowing.
Corrected: A wind vane tells which direction the wind is blowing.
A wind vane spins to point into the wind and shows the direction the wind is coming from.
3. Fix the sentence:
A barometer measure rainfall in inches.
Corrected: A barometer measures air pressure.
A barometer measures the weight of air pressing down, and falling pressure often means a storm is coming.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A tool with cups that spin to measure wind speed is an anemometer.
An anemometer has cups that catch the wind and spin faster when the wind blows harder.
2. A rain gauge collects rain to measure how much fell.
A rain gauge is an open container with marks that show how many inches or millimeters of rain fell.
3. We use a thermometer to measure how hot or cold the air is.
A thermometer reads temperature in degrees, helping us know if we should wear a coat or shorts.
4. A scientist who studies and forecasts weather is called a meteorologist.
Meteorologists use tools, satellites, and computers to study the atmosphere and predict the weather.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A wind vane and an anemometer measure the same thing.
True False
A wind vane shows wind direction, while an anemometer measures wind speed; together they give a full picture of wind.
2. Rising air pressure on a barometer often means fair weather is coming.
True False
When air pressure rises, it usually pushes clouds away and brings clear, sunny skies.
3. A rain gauge can also measure snowfall in inches of liquid.
True False
When snow falls into a rain gauge, it can be melted down so the water amount can be measured in inches.