Scholastic News - Extreme Weather

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

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.

Correctly complete this sentence. The heat and the ___________________ helped spark the wildfires.

• rain

• drought

• clouds

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

Select another word that means gradual.

• dry

• quick

• slow

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.

A gradual change is one that happens ___________________.

• suddenly

• over time

• without warning

• only in the U.S.

Which of the following statements is true?

• The greenhouse effect warms the planet.

• The greenhouse effect releases fossil fuels.

• The greenhouse effect is created by humans.

• Climate change causes the greenhouse effect.

What hurricane was the strongest to hit New Orleans in 150 years in 2021?

• Hurricane Amanda

• Hurricane Henry

• Hurricane Ida