Exploring Weather and Seasons

What type of weather is characterized by heavy rain and thunderstorms?

• Snowy

• Sunny

• Foggy

• Thunderstorm

Which term describes a long period of dry weather?

• drought

• flood

• hurricane

• monsoon

What do we call the weather condition with strong winds and snow?

• Heatwave

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Hurricane

Identify the season when leaves change color and fall from trees.

• Spring

• Summer

• Autumn

• Winter

What is the term for a warm, dry wind that blows down the mountains?

• sirocco

• mistral

• foehn

• chinook

How does a tropical climate differ from a polar climate?

• A tropical climate is characterized by cold winds and snow, while a polar climate is known for warm temperatures and humidity.

• A tropical climate has high temperatures and humidity with significant rainfall, whereas a polar climate has low temperatures, minimal precipitation, and long winters.

• A tropical climate experiences four distinct seasons, whereas a polar climate has a single, mild season.

• A tropical climate has low temperatures and dry conditions, while a polar climate has high temperatures and heavy rainfall.

What type of precipitation falls as ice pellets?

• Sleet

• Rain

• Hail

• Snow

Which season is typically associated with blooming flowers and warmer temperatures?

• spring

• summer

• autumn

• winter

What weather vocabulary word describes the amount of moisture in the air?

• humidity

• precipitation

• temperature

• atmosphere

How would you compare the climate of a desert to that of a rainforest?

• Deserts have moderate temperatures and seasonal rainfall, while rainforests experience extreme cold and snow.

• Deserts are cold and wet with high rainfall, while rainforests are dry and hot with low rainfall.

• Deserts are dry and hot with low rainfall, while rainforests are wet and warm with high rainfall.

• Deserts are humid and cool, while rainforests are dry and hot with minimal rainfall.