WorksheetsExploring Weather and Climate
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 27mins
What type of climate is characterized by hot and humid weather all year round?
Desert
Tropical
Polar
Temperate
Which natural disaster is caused by the shaking of the ground?
Hurricane
Earthquake
Flood
Tornado
How many seasons are there in a year in most parts of the world?
2
3
4
5
Which season is known for leaves falling from trees?
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
What is the main characteristic of a desert climate?
Heavy rainfall
High humidity
Very little rainfall
Snowy weather
Which natural disaster involves a rotating column of air that touches the ground?
Tsunami
Tornado
Avalanche
Earthquake
What is the coldest season of the year?
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Which type of climate is found at the North and South Poles?
Tropical
Desert
Polar
Temperate
What natural disaster is characterized by a large wave caused by an underwater earthquake?
Hurricane
Tsunami
Tornado
Flood
During which season do flowers typically start to bloom?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Which climate type is known for having four distinct seasons?
Tropical
Desert
Temperate
Polar
What is a common effect of a flood?
Snowfall
Drought
Water covering land
Earthquake
Which of the following describes weather?
Tropical
mostly cloudy with a high of 73 F
cold winders and warm summers
31 months in july
Which statement describes climate
winter is usually the coldest time of year
75 F with a 10% chance of rain
Cloudy skies
hurricanes
Which statement describes climate
winter is usually the coldest time of year
75 F with a 10% chance of rain
Cloudy skies
hurricanes
A heavy snowstorm is called a ________?
Tornado
Hurricane
thunderstorm
blizzard
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
The graph shows the rainfall in Florida. Which season gets the most rain?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Average weather conditions for a region year after year.
a. Climate
b. Weather
c. Pattern
d. Prediction
The map shows climates in Africa. A rain forest is a place with a warm climate that gets lots of rain. Where are the rain forests in Africa?
In the widest part to the north
Almost everywhere on the east side
At the very end of the tip in the south
In the middle on the west side
The table shows how much snow falls in Central Park each year. Which two months have more than 150 millimeters of snow?
January and February
September and October
March and April
November and December
What does a thermometer measure?
wind speed
temperature
amount of precipitation
air pressure
What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?
precipitation and humidity
wind conditions and humidity
temperature and air pressure
temperature and precipitation
What weather instrument measures air pressure?
hygrometer
rain gauge
barometer
wind vane
Any form of water (rain, snow, sleet, ice) that falls from clouds
precipitation
meteorologist
atmosphere
drought
Weather conditions in a region over a long period of time
humidity
drought
temperature
climate
The measure of how hot or cold something is
temperature
climate
humidity
precipitation
