Examples of daily weather predictions kids can make

📚 Quick Study Guide

• ☀️ Observing the Sky: A clear blue sky usually means sunny weather, while dark, gray clouds often indicate rain.
• 💨 Wind Direction: Pay attention to which way the wind is blowing. In many areas, a change in wind direction can signal a change in weather.
• 🌡️ Temperature Changes: A sudden drop in temperature might mean a storm is coming.
• 🌱 Plant and Animal Behavior: Some plants close up their leaves before it rains, and animals might act differently when a storm is approaching.
• 🌈 Rainbows: Rainbows usually appear after it rains, when the sun comes out.
• ☁️ Cloud Types: Different types of clouds can indicate different weather conditions. For example, puffy cumulus clouds often mean fair weather, while stratus clouds can bring drizzle.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which of these most likely indicates sunny weather?
   1. Dark, gray clouds
   2. A clear blue sky
   3. Strong winds
   4. Falling leaves
2. What might a sudden drop in temperature suggest?
   1. A heatwave
   2. A coming storm
   3. Clear skies
   4. Calm weather
3. If you see puffy, white clouds in the sky, what kind of weather is likely?
   1. Rainy
   2. Snowy
   3. Fair
   4. Stormy
4. What weather condition usually follows the appearance of a rainbow?
   1. A hurricane
   2. More rain
   3. Sunny weather
   4. A tornado
5. Which of these is a sign that some plants might show before it rains?
   1. Opening their leaves wide
   2. Closing up their leaves
   3. Growing taller
   4. Changing color
6. What type of clouds might bring drizzle?
   1. Cumulus clouds
   2. Stratus clouds
   3. Cirrus clouds
   4. Nimbus clouds
7. Observing which of the following can help you predict the weather?
   1. The color of your shoes
   2. The type of music you hear
   3. The behavior of animals
   4. The books you read