Weather Types — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. What does a thermometer measure?
A) Wind speed
B) Temperature
C) Rainfall
D) Cloud height
The correct answer is B) Temperature.
2. Which type of weather is MOST dangerous?
A) Cloudy
B) Light rain
C) Tornado
D) Foggy
The correct answer is C) Tornado.
3. What causes lightning?
A) Heavy rain
B) Static electricity in clouds
C) Cold temperatures
D) Strong winds
The correct answer is B) Static electricity in clouds.
4. Which season usually has the MOST snow?
A) Spring
B) Summer
C) Fall
D) Winter
The correct answer is D) Winter.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. A barometer measures air pressure.
The correct answer is 'pressure'. A barometer measures air pressure.
2. Weather that stays the same over a long time is called climate.
The correct answer is 'climate'. Weather that stays the same over a long time is called climate.
3. Storms with thunder and lightning are called thunderstorms.
The correct answer is 'thunderstorms'. Storms with thunder and lightning are called thunderstorms.
4. The amount of water that falls from the sky is measured with a rain gauge.
The correct answer is 'gauge'. The amount of water that falls from the sky is measured with a rain gauge.
5. Wind direction is shown by a weather vane.
The correct answer is 'weather vane'. Wind direction is shown by a weather vane.