Grade 3 Earth Science Practice Worksheet: Weather

Weather Practice Worksheet

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Grade 3 Earth Science Practice Worksheet: Weather

Weather Practice Worksheet

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Grade: Grade 3

Subject: Earth Science

Topic: Weather

Time: 20 Minutes

Difficulty: Medium

Questions: 30

Instructions:
Read each question carefully and write your answer. Try your best to answer in complete sentences when needed. The questions get a little harder as you go.

Skills Practiced:

Weather
Earth Science
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving

1Question

What is weather?

2Question

Name one thing people wear when it is raining.

3Question

What do we call water that falls from clouds?

4Question

Which season is usually the hottest: winter, spring, summer, or fall?

5Question

What is a cloud made of?

6Question

What tool helps us know if the air is moving?

7Question

What do we call moving air?

8Question

What kind of weather would make you wear a coat and gloves?

9Question

What is the bright star in our sky that gives Earth heat and light?

10Question

Why do people check the weather forecast?

11Question

Name one type of cloud you might see on a sunny day.

12Question

What does a thermometer measure?

13Question

If the temperature is low, is it warm or cold?

14Question

What is a thunderstorm?

15Question

Which season comes after summer?

16Question

What do we call a long time without much rain?

17Question

How can strong wind affect trees?

18Question

What kind of weather is best for drying clothes outside: rainy or sunny?

19Question

What is frost?

20Question

Name one safety rule for staying safe during lightning.

21Question

What happens to puddles when the sun warms them up?

22Question

What is the water cycle?

23Question

Why might a weather map use symbols?

24Question

How does a cloudy sky often look different from a clear sky?

25Question

What kind of weather would you expect on a very windy day?

26Question

Explain one way weather can change from morning to afternoon.

27Question

Why is it important to dress for the weather?

28Question

How are rain and snow alike?

29Question

Describe what a weather forecaster does.

30Question

Choose one type of weather and tell how it might affect people’s activities.

Answer Key

#	Answer
1	Weather is what the air is like outside at a certain time.
2	An umbrella or a raincoat.
3	Rain.
4	Summer.
5	Tiny drops of water or ice crystals.
6	A wind vane or an anemometer.
7	Wind.
8	Cold weather.
9	The Sun.
10	To plan what to wear and what to do.
11	Cumulus clouds.
12	Temperature.
13	Cold.
14	A storm with thunder, lightning, rain, and sometimes strong wind.
15	Fall.
16	A drought.
17	It can make branches move or even break.
18	Sunny.
19	A thin layer of ice that forms on cold surfaces.
20	Go inside a building or car.
21	They can evaporate, or turn into water vapor and disappear.
22	The movement of water between the ground, air, and clouds.
23	To show weather information in a simple way.
24	A cloudy sky has more clouds covering the sky.
25	You might see leaves blowing and feel the air moving strongly.
26	It may become warmer, cooler, sunnier, or cloudier.
27	It helps keep us comfortable and safe.
28	Both fall from clouds.
29	A weather forecaster studies weather and tells people what they think it will be like.
30	Answers will vary, for example: On a rainy day, people may stay indoors or carry umbrellas.