3rd Grade Science Weather Quiz

What are the fluffy white clouds called?

• Nimbus clouds

• Stratus clouds

• Cumulus clouds

• Cirrus clouds

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

What season usually comes after winter?

• Monsoon

• Autumn

• Summer

• Spring

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What is a tornado?

• A rapidly rotating column of air

• A large body of water surrounded by land

• A type of dessert made with whipped cream and fruit

• A type of dance popular in the 1920s

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What do meteorologists use to predict the weather?

• Tarot cards

• Magic crystal ball

• Radar, satellites, and weather balloons

• Fortune tellers

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What type of cloud is often associated with thunderstorms?

• Cumulonimbus

• Nimbostratus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

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Which instrument is used to measure humidity?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

What causes the change in seasons?

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The distance from the sun

• The rotation of the moon

• The movement of the ocean currents

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