WorksheetsScience Unit 6- Weather (RRE 3rd Grade)
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins
What can be described as a condition of the atmosphere at any one place and time?
cloud
oxygen
weather
thermometer
Precipitation is water falling to the ground in any form such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
True
False
Which of the following are examples of weather conditions?
Wind, snow, rain, cloudy, foggy, stormy, partly cloudy
tsunami, earthquakes, volcanoes, wildfires and landslides
rain gauge, anemometer, wind sock, barometer
Rain gauges are used to measure ___________.
temperature
precipitation
air pressure
A _____________ is a scientist that studies and predicts the weather.
geologist
meteorologist
volcanologist
astronomer
Which of these tools is the correct one for measuring wind direction?
barometer
cylinder
thermometer
wind vane
The picture above is an example of a weather forecast. What is the expected rainfall for Tuesday?
98 degrees Fahrenheit
50% chance of snow
20% chance of rain
50% chance of rain
The thermometer reads 38 degrees Kelvin.
The thermometer reads 38 degrees Fahrenheit.
The thermometer reads 38 degrees Celsius.
The thermometer reads 40 degrees Celsius.
At what temperature does water freeze? (click all that are correct)
0 degrees Celsius
32 degrees Fahrenheit
100 degrees Celsius
212 degrees Fahrenheit
According to the chart above, which state has the coldest average temperature?
Ohio
Hawaii
California
Alaska
According to the chart above, which state has the highest average precipitation?
Ohio
Hawaii
California
Alaska
What is the engine that drives the water cycle?
There is nothing that drives the water cycle.
The light shining from the moon
The Sun
The spinning of the Earth
Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the ______, changes in Earth's surface, and the rotation of Earth.
Moon
Ocean
Sun
Rotation of the Earth
Which type of clouds are usually the lowest in the sky and cover the entire sky?
cirrus
cirrocumulus
stratus
altocumulus
Which clouds look like cauliflower and produce lightning, thunder, hail and heavy rain?
cirrus
cumulonimbus
stratus
altocumulus
Clouds that are thin, wispy or feathery in shape are _____
clouds.
cirrus
cumulus
stratus
fog
The wind vane in this picture is pointing at the direction the wind is going. Which direction is the wind blowing?
North
South
East
West
Why is it important to study the weather?
It is not important to study the weather.
So we know how to dress and can make plans.
It is just fun and interesting.
It is 32 degrees Celsius or 0 degrees Fahrenheit. What would be an appropriate outfit to wear?
It is 90 degrees Fahrenheit or 32 degrees Celsius. What would be a good activity to do?
What is the difference in temperature between Helena and St. Petersburg?
There is not enough information
4 degrees Fahrenheit
4 degrees Celsius
46 degrees Celsius
They shouldn't because they are wasting time.
The students thought it would be fun.
The students want their temperatures to be as accurate as possible.
