Weather Types — Answer Key
Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. What does a wind vane show us?
A) Temperature
B) Wind direction
C) Rainfall amount
D) Cloud type
A wind vane spins on top of a pole and points the way the wind is blowing, so it shows us wind direction.
2. Which kind of cloud is tall and dark and brings storms?
A) Cirrus
B) Stratus
C) Cumulus
D) Cumulonimbus
Cumulonimbus clouds grow tall and turn dark gray, and they bring thunder, lightning, and heavy rain. The other clouds are thinner and calmer.
3. What should you do if you hear thunder outside?
A) Go swimming
B) Climb a tree
C) Go inside a building
D) Stand under a tree
Thunder means lightning is nearby, and lightning can be very dangerous. Going inside a building keeps you safe from being struck.
4. Which of these is NOT a type of weather?
A) Rainy
B) Snowy
C) Purple
D) Windy
Purple is a color, not a kind of weather. Rainy, snowy, and windy all describe what the sky and air are doing outside.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1. A tornado is a spinning column of air that is very dangerous.
A tornado is a fast-spinning column of air that drops down from a storm cloud and can knock things over, so it is very dangerous.
2. We wear sunscreen to protect our skin from the hot sun.
Sunscreen is a special cream that blocks strong sun rays, so it protects our skin from getting burned on hot, sunny days.
3. After a storm, the sky often becomes clear again.
After a storm passes, the rain clouds move away and the sky becomes clear and blue again.
4. Clouds are made of tiny drops of water.
Clouds may look fluffy, but they are really made of millions of tiny drops of water floating high in the sky.
5. A storm warning means bad weather is on the way.
A storm warning is a message that tells people bad weather is coming so they can get ready and stay safe.