Practice Questions on Introduction to Weather for Grade 4

📚 Topic Summary

Weather is what's happening in the atmosphere at a certain place and time. It includes things like temperature, precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, hail), wind, and cloud cover. Weather changes all the time, sometimes quickly! We use tools like thermometers, rain gauges, and weather vanes to observe and measure these different aspects of weather. Understanding weather helps us prepare for different conditions and stay safe.

🌡️ Part A: Vocabulary

Match the following terms to their correct definitions:

1. Term: Temperature
2. Term: Precipitation
3. Term: Wind
4. Term: Thermometer
5. Term: Weather Vane

1. Definition: An instrument used to measure temperature.
2. Definition: The amount of water falling from the sky in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail.
3. Definition: The degree of hotness or coldness of something.
4. Definition: Air moving from one place to another.
5. Definition: An instrument used to show the direction of the wind.

✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Use the words from the word bank to complete the sentences below.

Word Bank: Clouds, Sun, Rain, Wind, Temperature

1. The _______ is the main source of heat and light for the Earth.
2. _______ are made of water droplets or ice crystals in the sky.
3. We use a thermometer to measure the _______.
4. _______ is a form of precipitation.
5. We can feel the _______ blowing against us.

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

Imagine you are a weather reporter. Describe what the weather is like today in your area. What should people wear to be comfortable? What activities would be good to do today based on the weather?