Weather Types — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word on the line.
1. Weather changes can affect what we wear and what we do.
The correct answer is 'do'. Weather changes can affect what we wear and what we do.
2. A rainbow is a curved band of color seen after rain.
The correct answer is 'rainbow'. A rainbow is a curved band of color seen after rain.
3. Lightning is caused by static electricity in storm clouds.
The correct answer is 'storm clouds'. Lightning is caused by static electricity in storm clouds.
4. A weather alert is a warning that tells people about dangerous weather.
The correct answer is 'weather alert'. A weather alert is a warning that tells people about dangerous weather.
5. We can measure temperature using a thermometer.
The correct answer is 'thermometer'. We can measure temperature using a thermometer.
6. Hail is made of balls of ice.
The correct answer is 'ice'. Hail is made of balls of ice.
7. A weather vane is used to show the direction the wind is blowing.
The correct answer is 'weather vane'. A weather vane is used to show the direction the wind is blowing.
8. Blizzards are severe snow storms.
The correct answer is 'snow'. Blizzards are severe snow storms.
9. Weather forecasters predict the weather using data.
The correct answer is 'data'. Weather forecasters predict the weather using data.
Part B: Match the Weather Words
Draw a line from each weather word to its definition.
1.
thermometer
→ measures temperature
balls of ice that fall from clouds
tornado
→ a spinning column of wind
a spinning column of wind
fog
→ low cloud close to the ground
low cloud close to the ground
hail
→ balls of ice that fall from clouds
measures temperature
Match each item with its correct partner. The correct matches are: thermometer → measures temperature; tornado → a spinning column of wind; fog → low cloud close to the ground; hail → balls of ice that fall from clouds.