3rd grade weather and climate

Question 1

What was the total rainfall for February, March and April together?

Answer mm

Question 2

How many degrees warmer was it on Wednesday than on Tuesday?

Answer °C

Question 3

A school rain gauge measured the rainfall (mm) each month. Which month was driest?

• A. May
• B. February
• C. June
• D. January

Question 4

Which design best reduces damage from this hazard: drought?

• A. shade trees, light-coloured roofs and cool public spaces
• B. storm shutters and strongly fixed roofs
• C. reservoirs and rain barrels to store water
• D. flood barriers and houses built on stilts

Question 5

Midday temperatures (°C) for one week: Mon 10, Tue 6, Wed 16, Thu 16, Fri 7. What is the range (highest − lowest)?

Answer °C

Question 6

The chart shows the rainfall (mm) in four months. Which month was wettest?

• A. Jan
• B. Oct
• C. Apr
• D. Jul

Question 7

Is this about weather or climate: "The Sahara is hot and dry most of the year."

• A. weather (what it is like now or this week)
• B. climate (the usual pattern over many years)

Question 8

The chart shows the temperature at noon each school day. Which day was warmest?

• A. Monday
• B. Tuesday
• C. Wednesday
• D. Thursday
• E. Friday

Question 9

True or false? Weather can change from hour to hour.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 10

Why do cities plant trees and build parks that can soak up rain?

• A. Soil and plants soak up heavy rain, so less water floods the streets.
• B. Trees stop rain falling.
• C. Concrete soaks up more water than soil.
• D. Parks make storms smaller.

Question 11

Which question is about climate?

• A. Was it windy yesterday?
• B. Should I take an umbrella this afternoon?
• C. What is the usual July temperature in Rome?
• D. Will it rain at lunchtime today?

Question 12

Climate: which statement is NOT true?

• A. Climate is the typical weather of a place over many years.
• B. It is hotter at the equator because it is closer to the Sun.
• C. Deserts can be very cold at night.
• D. Places near the equator are usually hot all year.

Question 13

True or false? We cannot stop weather hazards, but we can reduce their damage.

• A. True
• B. False

Question 14

Temperatures (°C) on five days were 18, 18, 20, 16, 17. What was the mean temperature? Give 1 decimal place.

Answer °C

Question 15

What type of climate does the Congo rainforest have?

• A. polar
• B. tropical
• C. desert (arid)
• D. temperate

Question 16

Why should a rain gauge be placed in an open space, away from trees and buildings?

• A. So rain can fall straight in without being blocked or dripping off leaves.
• B. So it stays in the shade.
• C. It does not matter where it goes.
• D. So birds can drink from it.