Weather Types — Answer Key
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. We wear gloves to keep our hands warm in winter.
A hurricane is a huge storm that forms over the ocean and swirls around in a big circle. Its strong winds and heavy rain can reach all the way to land.
2. Spring often brings rain showers.
A forecast is a guess about what the weather will be like later. Checking it helps us decide what to wear or bring outside.
3. In summer, the days are long and hot.
Snowflakes are tiny ice crystals that form when water freezes in cold clouds. Each snowflake has its own unique shape.
4. Autumn leaves change color before they fall.
Fog is just like a regular cloud, except it touches the ground instead of floating high in the sky. That is why walking in fog feels misty and cool.
5. A rainbow is a bright arch of colors in the sky.
A storm warning lets people know that heavy rain, wind, or thunder is on the way. The warning helps everyone get ready and stay safe.
6. wind is when the air moves fast and shakes the trees.
Winter is the coldest season of the year, when it can snow and freeze. It comes after fall, completing the four seasons.
7. When it is very cold, puddles turn to ice.
Lightning is a giant spark of electricity that jumps between clouds or from a cloud to the ground. It lights up the sky for just a moment.
8. We put on boots to stay dry in the rain.
When warm air lifts up, it cools down and the water vapor inside it turns into tiny drops. Those drops come together to build clouds.
9. A cloudy sky blocks the sun from shining.
A downpour is when rain suddenly comes down really fast and heavy. A raincoat keeps water off your clothes during this kind of rain.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
winter
→ snow and ice
snow and ice
spring
→ flowers bloom
flowers bloom
summer
→ hot and sunny
hot and sunny
fall
→ leaves drop
leaves drop
Each word goes with what it looks like in the sky: sunny weather is bright and warm, a blizzard is heavy snow with wind, drizzle is soft light rain, and a tornado is a spinning funnel of wind.