Weather and Climate: Interactive Quizzes for Year 1 Geography

Question 1

How does the weather affect your day? Tell us about a time when the weather changed your plans.

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When it's sunny, I love playing outside.

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When it rains, I stay inside and read.

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The weather doesn't affect me much.

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I'm not sure how the weather affects me.

Question 2

The weather report says there's a 70% chance of rain today. What does that mean?

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It's very likely to rain today.

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It will definitely rain today.

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We can't be sure if it will rain today.

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It's unlikely to rain today.

Question 3

What can happen when the weather is extreme, like too hot, too cold, or too wet or dry?

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Plants and animals might get sick or die.

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People might need to stay inside or find a safe place.

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The weather will never change again.

Question 4

What is the main source of energy that makes Earth's weather happen?

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The Sun

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The Moon

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Volcanoes

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The Wind

Question 5

Which of these is NOT an extreme weather event?

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Sunny day

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Hurricane

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Tornado

Question 6

When the air gets warmer, what happens to the air pressure?

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It decreases.

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It increases.

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It stays the same.

Question 7

Which part of the world is always very cold and covered in ice?

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The Polar Regions

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The Desert

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The Rainforest

Question 8

How do weather experts predict the weather?

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They use special tools to gather information about the air.

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They observe clouds and wind to make guesses about the weather.

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They ask animals for advice on what the weather will be like.

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They use a secret code to talk to the weather and ask it what it will do.

Question 9

What helps us know what the weather will be like?

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Weather balloons

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Raincoats

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Umbrellas

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Sunglasses

Question 10

How does the weather help plants and animals?

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Weather changes how hot or cold it is, which helps plants grow.

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Weather changes how much water there is, which helps animals live.

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Weather changes how much sunshine there is, which helps plants and animals live.

Question 11

Imagine two places, one that is very rainy and one that is very dry. How do you think the weather affects the way people live in each place?

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People in rainy places wear different clothes to keep dry.

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People in dry places grow different plants for food.

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People in rainy places build different houses to protect themselves from the rain.

Question 12

How does air pollution affect our weather?

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Air pollution can trap heat in the atmosphere, making the weather warmer.

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Air pollution can make rain more acidic.

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Air pollution can make the wind blow faster.

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Air pollution can make the clouds disappear.

Question 13

What good thing might happen to plants in a garden when it rains?

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The plants might grow taller because they get more water.

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The plants might die because the rain is too heavy.

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The plants might turn brown because the rain is too acidic.

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The plants might get blown away by the wind that comes with the rain.

Question 14

How does the water cycle influence weather and climate?

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It helps regulate Earth's temperature by absorbing and releasing heat.

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It creates different weather conditions like rain, snow, and clouds.

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It has no effect on weather or climate patterns.

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It only affects the weather in coastal areas.

Question 15

When it's hot outside, what can happen to our bodies if we don't drink enough water?

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We might get dehydrated.

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We might get a cold.

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We might get sunburnt.

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We might get a headache.

Question 16

When it rains, some birds drink the water that collects on leaves. Why do you think they do this?

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Birds drink the rainwater because they are thirsty and rainwater is a good source of water.

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Birds drink the rainwater because they like the taste of it.

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Birds drink the rainwater because they want to play in the rain.

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a type of weather?

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Time

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Rain

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Sun

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Wind

Question 18

What do we name the long-term average weather conditions in a specific area?

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Climate

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Weather

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Forecast

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Atmosphere

Question 19

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

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 20

What is the difference between a weather forecast and a weather report?

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A forecast tells us about the weather in the future, while a report tells us about the weather now.

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A report tells us about the weather in the future, while a forecast tells us about the weather now.

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They are the same thing.

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I don't know.

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a way to be safe in bad weather?

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Run outside

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Wear the right clothes

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Stay indoors

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Listen to the weather forecast

Question 22

What do we call the process when water turns from a liquid into a gas?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 23

Which of these is a type of weather?

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Rainy

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Daytime

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Nighttime

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Yearly

Question 24

What happens when the water in clouds becomes too heavy?

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It falls as rain

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It transforms into snow

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It disappears into the air

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It freezes solid

Question 25

What do we call the usual weather conditions in a place over a long time?

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Climate

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Weather

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Forecast

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Weather pattern

Question 26

When is the warmest part of the day?

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Midday

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Morning

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Afternoon

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Evening

Question 27

Which of these outfits is best to wear on a rainy day?

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A raincoat and boots

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Shorts and a T-shirt

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A swimsuit

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Fancy clothes

Question 28

What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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A thermometer

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A ruler

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A clock

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A compass

Question 29

Which of these is a cold season?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 30

What causes the seasons to change?

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The Earth's tilt

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The moon's orbit

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The sun's position

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The clouds' formation

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a type of weather?

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Time

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Rain

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Wind

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Snow

Question 32

What do we call the tiny drops of water that fall from the clouds?

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Rain

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Sun

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Storm

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Wind

Question 33

What is the name of the tool we use to measure how hot or cold something is?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 34

What is the name of the tool we use to measure how fast the wind is blowing?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 35

What do we call the amount of wetness in the air?

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Humidity

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Temperature

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Wind speed

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Rain

Question 36

What falls from the sky when it's wet outside?

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Rain

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Snow

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Wind

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Sun

Question 37

Which of these makes you feel warm when it's on your skin?

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Sunshine

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Rain

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Snow

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Wind

Question 38

What makes the leaves and branches of trees move?

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Wind

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Rain

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Snow

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Sun

Question 39

When the sun is shining brightly, what type of weather do we have?

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Windy

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Snowy

Question 40

Which of these is not a type of cloud?

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Rainbow

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

Question 41

What do we call the area of land that has the same kind of weather?

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Climate zone

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Country

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City

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Continent

Question 42

Which season is known for its cold weather and shorter days?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 43

What is the name of the tool we use to measure how hot or cold it is?

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Thermometer

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Windsock

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Rain gauge

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Anemometer

Question 44

Which of these can happen when there is too much rain?

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Flood

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Earthquake

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Tornado

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Volcanic eruption

Question 45

Which of these is NOT a type of weather event?

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A car driving past

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Windy

Question 46

What do we use to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 47

What is the difference between temperature and rain?

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Temperature is how hot or cold it is, while rain is water falling from the sky.

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Rain is how hot or cold it is, while temperature is water falling from the sky.

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Temperature is how much rain falls, while rain is how hot or cold it is.

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Rain is how much rain falls, while temperature is water falling from the sky.

Question 48

Which type of cloud usually brings good weather?

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Cirrus

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Cumulonimbus

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Stratus

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Nimbostratus

Question 49

What makes the air move around?

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Wind

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Temperature

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Humidity

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Rain

Question 50

What should you do to stay safe during a thunderstorm?

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Stay inside

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Go for a swim

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Stand under a tree

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Touch metal objects

Question 51

What happens when the water droplets in the clouds become too heavy?

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They turn into rain

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They float up

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They evaporate

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They freeze

Question 52

What is the name of the imaginary line around the middle of the Earth?

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Equator

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Horizon

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 53

What is the hottest part of the day?

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Noon

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Morning

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Afternoon

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Evening

Question 54

What type of weather do we get when there is no wind and the sky is clear?

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Sunny

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Cloudy

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Rainy

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Snowy

Question 55

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

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Weather vane

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Barometer

Question 56

Which of these is NOT a way to stay safe during a thunderstorm?

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Touch metal objects

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Stay indoors

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Close windows

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Unplug electrical appliances

Question 57

When it's stormy outside, what should we do to stay safe?

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Stay indoors.

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Chop down trees.

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Build houses from straw.

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Leave windows open when it's windy.

Question 58

Why are some parts of the world warmer than others?

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Because those places are closer to the equator.

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Because the sun shines brighter in those places.

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Because those places have more water.

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Because those places have more mountains.

Question 59

Who has a job where they work with weather and climate?

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Weather forecaster

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Teacher

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Doctor

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Bus driver

Question 60

Which cloud type allows plenty of sunlight to reach the Earth?

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Thin, white cloud

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Thick, white cloud

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Thin, gray cloud

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Thick, gray cloud

Question 61

When water in the clouds freezes and falls, what is it called?

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Snow

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Rain

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Hail

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Sleet

Question 62

Which weather front brings warm air and can lead to rain?

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Warm front

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Cold front

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Stationary front

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Occluded front

Question 63

Who has a job where they study the weather?

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Meteorologist

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Teacher

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Doctor

Question 64

How do we use information about the weather to guess what the weather will be like in the future?

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By looking at weather patterns over time

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By using magic

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By talking to animals

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By making a wish