Weather and Seasons: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 5 Modern Foreign Languages

Question 1

Which weather front brings warm, humid air, often causing rain and thunderstorms?

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Warm front

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Cold front

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Occluded front

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Stationary front

Question 2

How can weather forecasts help us stay safe when the weather is bad?

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We can use weather forecasts to plan our activities and avoid dangerous weather.

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We can ignore weather forecasts and hope for the best.

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We can only rely on weather forecasts and not take any other precautions.

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We can use weather forecasts to make long-term plans without considering the current weather.

Question 3

How does the weather impact our daily lives? Provide three examples.

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The weather influences our clothing choices.

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Weather conditions affect our travel plans.

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The weather influences our food choices.

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Weather has no impact on our daily routines.

Question 4

What's the key difference between weather and climate?

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Weather changes quickly, while climate changes slowly.

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Weather is local, while climate affects the whole world.

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We can predict weather, but not climate.

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Weather and climate are not related.

Question 5

The school trip to Chester Zoo has been canceled due to bad weather. What are the weather conditions in Chester today?

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Heavy rain, strong winds, poor visibility, and a risk of flooding

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Sunny with a few clouds, a light breeze, and mild temperatures

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Cold and icy, with snow on the ground and a risk of frostbite

Question 6

How do weather patterns and seasonal changes impact the growth and behavior of plants and animals in your local area? Provide specific examples to explain your answer.

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In winter, trees lose their leaves to reduce water loss and protect themselves from freezing temperatures.

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Animals move to warmer areas during winter to find more food.

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Weather patterns and seasonal changes do not affect the growth and behavior of plants and animals.

Question 7

When fog forms, what happens to the air's temperature and humidity?

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Temperature falls, humidity rises.

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Temperature rises, humidity falls.

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Temperature and humidity stay the same.

Question 8

How does atmospheric pressure influence wind patterns and weather conditions? Provide an example to illustrate your answer.

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High atmospheric pressure is associated with clear skies and calm winds, while low atmospheric pressure is associated with cloudy skies and stronger winds.

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High atmospheric pressure generally brings strong winds and rain.

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Low atmospheric pressure is linked to clear skies and calm winds.

Question 9

Imagine two cities, City A and City B. City A is further north than City B. How will this difference in location affect the weather in each city?

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City A will have colder winters and hotter summers than City B.

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City A will have more rain and snow than City B.

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The weather in both cities will be exactly the same.

Question 10

How do temperature, humidity, and air pressure interact to create different weather conditions?

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Temperature, humidity, and air pressure are all connected and work together to cause different weather conditions.

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Temperature and humidity determine air pressure, which then affects the weather.

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Air pressure changes cause temperature shifts, which then affect humidity levels, leading to different weather conditions.

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Humidity affects temperature, which in turn impacts air pressure, ultimately shaping weather conditions.

Question 11

How do extreme weather events, like hurricanes or heat waves, impact our health and well-being?

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They can cause injuries and make us feel stressed.

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They only affect people who live near the coast.

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They don't affect our access to food and water.

Question 12

How do human activities, like flying in planes and cutting down trees, impact Earth's weather?

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They release gases that trap heat, leading to global warming and more extreme weather.

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They have no effect on the weather.

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They block sunlight, making Earth colder.

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They increase rainfall and make weather easier to predict.

Question 13

What causes the different seasons on Earth?

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The Earth's tilt

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The Earth's distance from the Sun

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The Sun's brightness

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The Earth's spin

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a type of water that falls from clouds?

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Mist

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Rain

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Snow

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Hail

Question 15

What is the correct English translation of 'Es regnet'?

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It is raining

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It rains

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It rained

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It will rain

Question 16

Which season follows autumn?

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Winter

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Summer

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Spring

Question 17

Which month is typically the warmest in the United Kingdom?

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July

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January

Question 18

Which of the following is not a type of precipitation?

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Wind

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Rain

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Snow

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Hail

Question 19

What does the sentence 'It is cloudy outside.' mean in German?

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Es ist bewölkt draußen.

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Es ist sonnig draußen.

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Es ist windig draußen.

Question 20

Which of the following describes the weather when it is very cold and wet?

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Freezing

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Humid

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Snowy

Question 21

Which type of cloud is associated with heavy rainfall?

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Nimbostratus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

Question 22

Which season has the shortest days?

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Winter

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Autumn

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Spring

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Summer

Question 23

What is the name of the instrument used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Barometer

Question 24

Which of the following factors can affect the weather?

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Both temperature and wind direction

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Temperature

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Wind direction

Question 25

Which option best describes the weather condition when it is raining?

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Rainy

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Sunny

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Snowy

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Cold

Question 26

What season follows autumn in the year?

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Winter

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

Question 27

Which of these best describes the weather in summer?

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Warm and sunny

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Heavy rain

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Snow

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Cold and windy

Question 28

Which English word means 'el viento' in Spanish?

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Wind

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Rain

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Sun

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Snow

Question 29

Which phrase means 'a light drizzle'?

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Light showers

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Torrential rain

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Heavy downpour

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Thunderstorm

Question 30

Which of these is a possible result of heavy rain?

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Flooding

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Sunburn

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Frost

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Drought

Question 31

What is the correct order of the seasons, starting with spring?

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Spring, summer, autumn, winter

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Summer, autumn, winter, spring

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Winter, spring, summer, autumn

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Autumn, winter, spring, summer

Question 32

Which activity is best suited for a sunny summer day?

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Swimming

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Skiing

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Sledging

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Ice skating

Question 33

What does the phrase 'raining cats and dogs' mean?

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It is heavily raining

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It is lightly raining

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It is snowing

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It is windy

Question 34

Which of these is NOT a season?

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Monday

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Spring

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Summer

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Winter

Question 35

What type of weather is characterized by strong winds and heavy rain?

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Stormy

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Sunny

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Snowy

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Foggy

Question 36

Which season is usually the warmest?

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 37

In the United Kingdom, which is typically the coldest month of the year?

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January

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April

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July

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October

Question 38

Which weather condition is common in the United Kingdom during spring?

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Rainy and windy

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Sunny and warm

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Cold and snowy

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Hot and humid

Question 39

What does the phrase 'it is pouring down' mean?

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It is raining heavily.

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It is raining lightly.

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It is snowing.

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It is sunny.

Question 40

Which word means the same as 'freezing'?

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Cold

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Warm

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Wet

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Windy

Question 41

Which type of cloud is often seen on sunny days?

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

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Nimbus

Question 42

What is the name of the tool used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 43

Which phrase means 'it's raining' in Spanish?

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Está lloviendo

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Hace calor

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Hace viento

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Nieva

Question 44

What type of weather is typically associated with cold temperatures and snowfall?

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Snowy

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Rainy

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Sunny

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Windy

Question 45

Which phrase means 'the sun is shining' in Spanish?

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Hace sol

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Llueve mucho

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Hace frío

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Está nublado

Question 46

Which word means 'it's cold' in Spanish?

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Hace frío

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Hace calor

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Hace viento

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Nieva

Question 47

Which season is characterized by warm temperatures and longer days in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 48

What type of weather is typically associated with strong winds?

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Windy

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Rainy

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Sunny

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Snowy

Question 49

Which phrase means 'there are clouds in the sky' in Spanish?

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Está nublado

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Llueve mucho

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Hace sol

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Hace frío

Question 50

Which word means 'it's snowing' in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Nieva

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Hace calor

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Está lloviendo

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Hace viento

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT an effect of air pollution on weather patterns?

Accepted Answer

Increasing sunlight reaching Earth

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Altering cloud formation

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Changing precipitation

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Raising temperatures

Question 52

Which of these means 'it is raining'?

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It's raining.

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It's sunny.

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It's cloudy.

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It's snowing.

Question 53

Which of these activities is something you usually do in summer?

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Going swimming

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Building a snowman

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Carving pumpkins

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Tobogganing

Question 54

What is the opposite of 'cold'?

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Warm

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Wet

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Dry

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Snowy

Question 55

Which of these means that the weather is very hot?

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It's boiling.

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It's freezing.

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It's windy.

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It's foggy.

Question 56

What do we call the shortest day of the year?

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Winter solstice

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Summer solstice

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Spring equinox

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Autumn equinox

Question 57

Which of these animals sleeps during most of the winter?

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Hedgehog

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Squirrel

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Fox

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Rabbit

Question 58

What tool is used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 59

Which type of cloud is often seen on a clear day?

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Cirrus

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Cumulonimbus

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Stratus

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Nimbostratus

Question 60

The school trip to Chester Zoo is canceled because of bad weather. What's the weather like in Chester today?

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Rainy and windy

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Sunny and warm

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Foggy and mild

Question 61

What human activity can cause climate change?

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Driving cars

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Eating healthy food

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Playing outside

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Recycling paper

Question 62

Why do we have different seasons on Earth?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's tilted axis

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The Earth's changing distance from the Sun

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The Earth's varying rotation speed

Question 63

You're planning a picnic in the park on a summer evening. Which weather condition would make you most likely cancel your plans?

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Heavy rain

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Sunny

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Light wind

Question 64

What's the main difference between weather and climate?

Accepted Answer

Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term.

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Weather is only about temperature, while climate includes all weather conditions.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.