Weather Types — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the correct answer for each question.
1. What is CLIMATE?
A) Today's weather
B) A type of storm
C) The average weather in an area over a long time
D) A weather tool
The correct answer is C) The average weather in an area over a long time.
2. Which tool measures WIND SPEED?
A) Thermometer
B) Barometer
C) Anemometer
D) Rain gauge
The correct answer is C) Anemometer.
3. What causes a RAINBOW?
A) Sunlight passing through rain droplets
B) Cold air meeting warm air
C) Lightning striking clouds
D) Fog forming at night
The correct answer is A) Sunlight passing through rain droplets.
4. What is the difference between WEATHER and CLIMATE?
A) They are the same thing
B) Weather is daily; climate is long-term average
C) Climate is daily; weather is long-term
D) Weather only happens in summer
The correct answer is B) Weather is daily; climate is long-term average.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. A meteorologist uses data to predict future weather.
The correct answer is 'data'. A meteorologist uses data to predict future weather.
2. The water cycle is closely connected to weather.
The correct answer is 'weather'. The water cycle is closely connected to weather.
3. Areas near the equator tend to have hot climates.
The correct answer is 'hot'. Areas near the equator tend to have hot climates.
4. A weather forecast shows future weather for several days.
The correct answer is 'forecast'. A weather forecast shows future weather for several days.
5. Heavy rain in a short time can cause a flood.
The correct answer is 'flood'. Heavy rain in a short time can cause a flood.