Weather and Climate

Which of the following is NOT a type of disaster weather?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Light rain

• Tsunami

Which of the following statements describe climate?

• the type of weather conditions on a certain day

• a description of an ecosystem

• condensation in the atmosphere

• the usual weather in a place over time

Which of the following describes the effects a tornado may have on a community. Choose TWO

• protect buildings

• cause lots of damage

• keep communities safe

• cause harm to people or animals

• tie trees down

Which month has the highest average temperature?

• August
• July
• June
• May

Snow forms when the air is at or below 0 degrees celsius.

• True

• False

What is a thunderstorm?

• a storm with lightning and thunder.

• a violent rotating column of air

• the most violent storm known on Earth

What is a thermometer?

• is a tool used to measure the temperature

• a tool to measure the weight of an object

• a tool us use to measure liquid

Precipitation is....

• rain
• snow
• sleet
• all of these are correct

Weather is the current conditions outside.

• True
• False

The water that falls to Earth is called

• precipitation

• temperature

• weather

• thermometer