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Describing the weather

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A period of dry weather is called a (a)  

2.

The name for icy precipitation is (a)  

3.

A blustery day is ...........

a)

sunny

b)

frosty

c)

windy

4.

If the sky is overcast, you can see the sun.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The term 'flurries' refers to ................

a)

snow

b)

rain

c)

wind

d)

fog

6.

On a breezy day, there is strong wind.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

If there is a downpour, it rains heavily.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Another name for strong winds is ...........

a)

hail

b)

gale

c)

muggy

d)

blowy

9.

When a lot of snow covers the ground, there is ...........

a)

dense fog

b)

a blanket of snow

c)

a weather forecast

10.

Which of these words means 'not extreme'?

a)

downpour

b)

blizzard

c)

moderate

d)

snowbank

11.

A small amount of water on the ground is called a .........

a)

leak

b)

puddle

c)

gust

12.

To melt or cause to melt; to warm up gradually

a)

freeze

b)

thaw

13.

A statement about what will happen in the future; a prediction

a)

overcast

b)

forecast

14.

Choose the image of a blizzard.

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

Short and heavy summer rain is also called a ..................

a)

sleet

b)

drizzle

c)

shower