
Scholastic News - Extreme Weather
Authored by Amy Bias
Social Studies
4th - 5th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Select the best definition for the word drought.
happening slowly over a long period of time
a long period with little or no rainfall or snowfall
an overflowing of a large amount of water
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Select the sentence that uses the word drought correctly
The lack of rain has caused a drought in California.
The drought didn't taste well with the salad.
I drought a lot lately.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Correctly complete this sentence. The heat and the ___________________ helped spark the wildfires.
rain
drought
clouds
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Select the best definition for the word drought.
happening slowly over a long period of time
a long period with little or no rainfall or snowfall
happening quickly
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Select another word that means gradual.
dry
quick
slow
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the main idea of the article?
People will remember 2021 for its wild weather.
Most climate scientists say climate change is leading to more extreme weather.
Floods and wildfires are happening less often.
Extreme weather is nothing new.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A gradual change is one that happens ___________________.
suddenly
over time
without warning
only in the U.S.
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