Weather and Climate for Kindergarten: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What do we call the typical weather in a place for a long time?

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Climate

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Season

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Weather

Question 2

How can people's actions affect the climate over time?

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Planting trees

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Driving cars

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Using too much water

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Recycling paper

Question 3

Which clouds look like big, fluffy cotton balls and often bring rain?

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Cumulus clouds

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Cirrus clouds

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Stratus clouds

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Nimbus clouds

Question 4

What's the difference between weather and climate? Give an example.

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Weather is what you see outside right now, while climate is the average weather over a long time.

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Weather changes slowly, while climate changes quickly.

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Weather is caused by human activities, while climate is caused by natural factors.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

Question 5

If you hear a tornado warning, where is the safest place to go?

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In the basement or an inside room on the lowest floor, away from windows.

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Outside, to watch the tornado.

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On the highest floor of your house.

Question 6

How does the sun's energy affect the weather?

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It warms the air, which can make clouds form.

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It makes the wind blow.

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It causes rain.

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It has no effect on the weather.

Question 7

When it's raining, what should you wear to keep yourself dry?

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A raincoat

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A hat and gloves

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A swimsuit

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Pajamas

Question 8

When the sun is shining, which activity would be the most enjoyable to do outside?

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Jumping rope

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Building a snowman

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Going for a walk in the rain

Question 9

When the air has too much water in it, what do we see in the sky?

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Clouds

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Rain

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Sun

Question 10

When the wind blows hard, what might you see happening around you, and how can it affect what you do each day?

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The leaves on trees might rustle and move around, making a lot of noise.

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It might be harder to walk or ride a bike because the wind is pushing against you.

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The clouds might move faster across the sky.

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The sun might shine brighter because the wind blows away the clouds.

Question 11

How can we help our planet stay healthy and protect the weather?

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Turn off lights when we leave a room

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Plant trees

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Use less water

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Eat more candy

Question 12

When the sun is high in the sky, what does it make the weather feel like?

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Warm

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Cold

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Rainy

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Snowy

Question 13

When it's cold outside, what should we wear to stay warm?

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Hats and coats

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Shorts and t-shirts

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Sandals and swimsuits

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Pajamas

Question 14

When you can see the sun clearly in the sky, what kind of weather is it?

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Snowy

Question 15

Different parts of the world have different 'climate zones'. These zones have different weather patterns. What is a climate zone?

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A climate zone is a big place with the same kinds of weather patterns.

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A climate zone is a big place with the same kinds of plants and animals.

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A climate zone is a big place with the same kinds of landforms.

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A climate zone is a big place with the same kinds of people.

Question 16

When we hear about 'extreme weather events' in the news, what are some examples of these events and how can they impact our communities?

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Heavy rain, strong winds, and snowstorms

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Tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes

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Sunny days, rainbows, and gentle breezes

Question 17

How do different climates on Earth impact the plants and animals that live in those areas?

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Different climates affect the types of plants and animals that can live in an area.

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The plants and animals in an area change over time.

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The climate of an area only affects the plants that can grow there.

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The climate of an area is not important for the plants and animals that live there.

Question 18

When it's raining, what should you wear on your feet to stay dry?

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Rain boots

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Bare feet

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Sandals

Question 19

When we talk about high pressure and low pressure in weather, what do these terms mean?

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High pressure means the air is squished together tightly, with lots of air molecules.

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Low pressure means the air is spread out with fewer air molecules.

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High pressure means the air is moving very quickly.

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Low pressure means the air is moving very slowly.

Question 20

What is something you can do every day to help protect the environment?

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Turn off the lights when you leave a room.

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Recycle paper and plastic.

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Leave the water running when you brush your teeth.

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Throw your trash on the ground.

Question 21

Today is a windy day. Which game would be the most fun to play outside?

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Fly a kite

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Hide-and-seek

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Play tag

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Play soccer

Question 22

What happens to most trees during winter?

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They lose their leaves.

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They grow new leaves.

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They grow taller.

Question 23

What happens to the Earth when we use cars or turn on lights?

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It makes the Earth warmer.

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It helps the air get cleaner.

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It makes the Earth cooler.

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It doesn't affect the Earth.

Question 24

When water turns into a gas and goes up in the sky, what does it change into?

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Clouds

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Rain

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It disappears

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Ice

Question 25

When you hear about a thunderstorm on the weather forecast, what should you do to stay safe?

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Go inside a sturdy building and stay away from windows.

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Stay outside and enjoy the storm.

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Go to the park and play with your friends.

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Watch the storm from your window.

Question 26

When you climb up a tall mountain, why does the air around you feel colder?

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As you climb higher, you move away from the warm ground, so the air becomes colder.

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As you climb higher, you get closer to the warm sun, so the air becomes warmer.

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As you climb higher, you encounter more clouds, and clouds block the warm sunlight.

Question 27

When it's raining outside, what should you wear on your feet to keep them dry and cozy?

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Boots for rain

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No shoes

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Flip-flops

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Shoes for sleeping

Question 28

Sometimes, even in a small area like a park, we might notice different weather patterns in different spots. What do we call these smaller areas with their own unique weather conditions?

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Microclimates

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Giant Weather

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Weather Zones

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Weather Bubbles

Question 29

When the wind blows very strongly, what do we call it?

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A gale

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A gentle breeze

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A tornado

Question 30

What is NOT a clean energy source?

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Burning oil in a car

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The sun

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The wind

Question 31

What do weather forecasters look for on weather maps to help them predict the weather?

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Wind direction and speed

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Areas of high and low pressure

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Brightness or darkness of colors

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Shape of clouds

Question 32

What is a hot and dry place on Earth where there is not much rain?

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Desert

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Forest

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Ocean

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Mountain

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a part of what makes up the weather?

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Animals in the area

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How warm or cold it is

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How much water falls from the sky

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How strong the wind is

Question 34

What kind of cloud is thin and looks like cotton balls in the sky?

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

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Nimbus

Question 35

Which of these is a way that water falls from the sky?

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Rain

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Sunlight

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Wind

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Lightning

Question 36

What is the tool used to measure how fast the wind is blowing called?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 37

What is the name of the area around the middle of Earth where it is warm all year?

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Tropics

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Arctic

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Antarctica

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Desert

Question 38

Which of these is NOT a good way to stay safe in a storm?

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Go outside to look at the storm

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Stay inside

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Don't touch metal things

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Listen to the weather news

Question 39

What is the name of the air that is all around Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Lithosphere

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Biosphere

Question 40

When it rains, what do you see in the sky?

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Clouds

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The sun

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Water

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Grass

Question 41

What is the wet stuff that falls from the clouds called?

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Rain

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Snow

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Hail

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Sun

Question 42

What is the cold and snowy place called?

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Tundra

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Desert

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Forest

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Ocean

Question 43

When it's cold outside, what should you wear?

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Sweater

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Shorts

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T-shirt

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Raincoat

Question 44

What happens when the sun shines brightly?

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It gets warm

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It gets dark

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It gets cold

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It rains

Question 45

Which of these is not a type of cloud?

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Square

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

Question 46

What tool do we use to measure the temperature?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 47

How does the ocean help keep the Earth a comfortable temperature for us to live in?

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It stores heat like a big sponge.

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It warms the Earth when it's cold.

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It makes waves that cool the Earth.

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It creates rain that cools the Earth.

Question 48

What is NOT a type of precipitation that falls from the sky?

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Sunshine

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Rain

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Snow

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Hail

Question 49

Which of these is a type of weather event, but not a type of weather pattern?

Accepted Answer

Hurricane

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Windy

Question 50

How can we find out if it is going to rain?

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Use a weather app on our phone or tablet.

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Watch the weather forecast on TV.

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Listen to the weather report on the radio.

Question 51

When we see big, fluffy white clouds in the sky, what kind of weather can we usually expect?

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Sunny weather

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Rainy weather

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Snowy weather

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Stormy weather

Question 52

Which part of the Earth is very cold and covered in snow for most of the year?

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Near the North Pole

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Near the equator

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In the middle of the ocean

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On a mountaintop

Question 53

When it's very cold outside, what falls from the clouds?

Accepted Answer

Snow

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Rain

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Sleet

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Hail

Question 54

What are climate zones and how do they impact where plants and animals can live?

Accepted Answer

Different areas on Earth with different temperatures and rainfall

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Places where only one type of plant or animal can live

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Zones that are always hot or cold

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Imaginary lines that divide the Earth into sections

Question 55

Why is it important to collect weather information over a long period of time?

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To see how the weather has changed over many years

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To predict the weather for tomorrow

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To control the weather

Question 56

What's the difference between what we see outside right now (weather) and what we see over a long time (climate)?

Accepted Answer

Weather is what's happening now, and climate is what happens over a long time.

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Weather is what we see outside, and climate is what we read about in books.

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Weather is for grown-ups, and climate is for kids.

Question 57

What are the fast-moving air currents in the sky that help clouds move?

Accepted Answer

Jet streams

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Wind

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Clouds

Question 58

What does the sun provide us with?

Accepted Answer

Heat

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Wind

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Water

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Rain

Question 59

Which of these is NOT a type of weather?

Accepted Answer

Tornado

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Sunny

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Snowy

Question 60

How can planting trees in a city change the weather there?

Accepted Answer

Make the air cooler

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Make the air cleaner

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Make the air warmer

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Make the air dirtier

Question 61

Why do weather predictions only cover a few days instead of weeks or months?

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Because weather can change suddenly.

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Because weather is too predictable.

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Because we don't have enough weather stations.

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Because scientists aren't smart enough.

Question 62

Which clouds look like white, fluffy cotton balls and often bring rain?

Accepted Answer

Cumulus clouds

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Cirrus clouds

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Stratus clouds

Question 63

When the sun heats the air near the ground, what does the air do?

Accepted Answer

It goes up

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It stays down

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It turns into clouds

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It makes it rain

Question 64

When it's very cold outside, what should you wear to stay warm?

Accepted Answer

A hat and gloves

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Shorts and a T-shirt

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A raincoat