All About Weather

Unit Review Game

 Review Game Topics

Weather
Facts
Seasons
Rainbows

Wind Precipitation
Clouds

Vocabulary Temperature Storms

 Click the
meteorologist to
begin!

Directions
Read each statement and determine if
it is true or false. Click on the mouse to
see if you are correct!
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Weather occurs in the

exosphere.

False
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Rain that freezes when it lands on

an object is known as freezing rain.

True
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Meteorology is the study of

the Earth’s atmosphere.

True
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Places near the Equator have

a cold climate.

False
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A hurricane is a storm with

violent wind.

True
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Wind is one of the factors

that influence the weather.

True
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A barometer measures air

pressure.

True
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A rain gauge helps meteorologist

predict how much rain is going to fall.

False
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Computer models make

forecasts 100% accurate.

False
 Fog is a thick cloud of tiny water droplets
suspended in the atmosphere at or near the
Earth’s surface that restricts visibility.

True
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Directions
Match each word to its definition. Click
on the mouse to see if you’re correct!

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Rainbow Facts

Colors of the Rainbow

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A phenomenon similar to a rainbow,

produced by sunlight shining on fog.

Reflection Refraction Dispersion Fogbow

Moonbow
of Light
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A change in the direction of light as a result of

its traveling at different speeds at different
points along the wave front.

Reflection Refraction Dispersion Fogbow

Moonbow
of Light
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The separation of white light into

colors.

Reflection Refraction Dispersion Fogbow

Moonbow
of Light
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A phenomenon similar to a rainbow, produced by

moonlight reflecting and refracting off water
droplets in the air.

Reflection Refraction Dispersion Fogbow

Moonbow
of Light
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go back to the
Directions page!

The throwing back by a body or surface of

light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.

Reflection Refraction Dispersion Fogbow

Moonbow
of Light
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begin!

Directions
Read and answer each question. The
wrong answers will fly away, but the
correct one will stay!
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A rainbow is the result of the

refraction and dispersion of what?

Raindrops Sun’s light Ice crystals

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Who was the first person to explain

what a rainbow is?

Sir Isaac Albert Galileo

Newton Einstein Galilei
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What shape is rainbow?

Arch Oval Circle

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At what angle must the light be spotted

on a raindrop for a rainbow to form?

36O 42O 15O

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When the Sun is higher in the sky, a

rainbow will be what?

Brighter Bigger Lower

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When do we see Alexander’s Band?

When there Before a After a

is a double rainbow rainbow
rainbow forms disappears
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go back to the
Directions page!

Will two people see a rainbow the same

way?

It depends
on where the
Yes No people are
standing
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begin!

Directions
Do you remember the colors of the
rainbow? Let’s see!
Do you remember the colors of a double rainbow?
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begin!

Directions
Fill in the blank. Click the mouse
to see if you’re right!

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Season Facts

Seasons Around the World

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four
There are ___________ seasons.
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Earth’s orbit around the Sun takes

365 ¼
___________ days.
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tilt of the Earth’s axis is what

The ___________________
causes the four seasons.
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Vertical sun rays produce more

light
__________ heat
and ____________ more

slanting
effectively than _______________
rays.
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Summer occurs when the Earth’s

axis
____________ is pointed towards the
Sun.
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opposite
Seasons are _____________ in the
northern and southern hemispheres.
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Equator
The _____________ is half way
between the North and South Poles.
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hot
It is very _________ and

humid
__________ at the Equator because

high
the Sun is __________ in the sky.
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page!

Places near the Equator do not experience

seasons
______________ because the center of

tilt
the Earth does not ___________ very
much.
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begin!

Directions
Do you remember when each season
starts in the Northern and Southern
Hemispheres? Let’s find out!
 Today is June 21st, which season is
starting?

Summer

Winter

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Today is September 21st, which season
is starting?

Spring

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 Today is December 21st, which season is
starting?

Winter

Summer

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Today is March 21st, which season is
starting?

Autumn

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 Today is March 20th, which season is
starting?

Spring

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 Today is September 22nd, which season
is starting?

Autumn
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begin!

Directions
Look at each cloud picture and guess its
name. Click the mouse to see if you’re
correct!
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Cloud Descriptions

How High is the Cloud?

Cumulus Cloud Next
Cirrus Cloud Next
Stratus Cloud Next
Cumulonimbus Cloud Next
Nimbostratus Cloud Next
Altostratus Cloud Next
Stratocumulus Cloud Next
Cirrocumulus Cloud Next
Cirrostratus Cloud Next
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back to the Directions
Altocumulus Cloud page!
 Click the sun and
clouds to begin!

Directions
Read each description and determine
which cloud it is. The cloud that moves
indicates the correct answer!
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Dark, gray, and wet. Indicates

precipitation- falling rain or snow.

Cirrus Cirrocumulus Cirrostratus Altostratus Altocumulus

Nimbostratus Stratus Stratocumulus Cumulus Cumulonimbus

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Made up of ice. Indicates pleasant weather

that will change within 24 hours.

Cirrus Cirrocumulus Cirrostratus Altostratus Altocumulus

Nimbostratus Stratus Stratocumulus Cumulus Cumulonimbus

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Thunderstorm clouds.

Cirrus Cirrocumulus Cirrostratus Altostratus Altocumulus

Nimbostratus Stratus Stratocumulus Cumulus Cumulonimbus

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Gray clouds that look like fog and are high in

the sky. Can produce a light mist or drizzle.

Cirrus Cirrocumulus Cirrostratus Altostratus Altocumulus

Nimbostratus Stratus Stratocumulus Cumulus Cumulonimbus

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Thin clouds that cover the entire sky. Clouds

are seen 12-24 hours prior to a snow or rain
storm.

Cirrus Cirrocumulus Cirrostratus Altostratus Altocumulus

Nimbostratus Stratus Stratocumulus Cumulus Cumulonimbus

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Made up of water droplets that form in groups.

Indicates a thunderstorm will occur later in the
day.

Cirrus Cirrocumulus Cirrostratus Altostratus Altocumulus

Nimbostratus Stratus Stratocumulus Cumulus Cumulonimbus

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White, puffy clouds that indicate fair

weather.

Cirrus Cirrocumulus Cirrostratus Altostratus Altocumulus

Nimbostratus Stratus Stratocumulus Cumulus Cumulonimbus

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Light, gray, and puffy clouds that form

in rows.

Cirrus Cirrocumulus Cirrostratus Altostratus Altocumulus

Nimbostratus Stratus Stratocumulus Cumulus Cumulonimbus

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Gray or blue cloud made of water vapor and ice.

These clouds cover the entire sky and are a sign
of continuous rain or snow.

Cirrus Cirrocumulus Cirrostratus Altostratus Altocumulus

Nimbostratus Stratus Stratocumulus Cumulus Cumulonimbus

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back to the Directions
page!

Small round clouds that appear in rows and

resemble fish scales. These clouds can indicate
cold weather or a hurricane.

Cirrus Cirrocumulus Cirrostratus Altostratus Altocumulus

Nimbostratus Stratus Stratocumulus Cumulus Cumulonimbus

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begin!

Directions
Match the height to its correct cloud
group. Click the mouse to see if you’re
right!
 Up to
6,500 feet
Cirrus 6,500-18,000
feet
Above
18,000 feet
Stratus

Alto
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to begin!

Directions
Read each and answer question. The
wrong answers will fly away, but the
correct will stay!
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How does the Sun heat the Earth’s

surface?

Unevenly In patterns Evenly

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What two factors specify wind?

Temperature
Location and Speed and
and
heat direction precipitation
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What causes the wind to blow?

Replacement Replacement
Increase in
of warm air of cold air
temperature with warm air
with cold air
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Where is the Doldrums located?

Pacific Indian Atlantic

Ocean Ocean Ocean
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What type of weather do the Santa Ana

Winds bring?

Very hot Very rainy Very cold

and dry and cool and damp
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Where do monsoons occur?

South and
Northern
Southeast West Africa
Europe
Asia
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What does the Beaufort Scale

measure?

Weather’s Wind
Wind speed
intensity direction
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What two devices measure wind?

Doppler Barometers Weather

Radar and and Vanes and
satellites thermometers anemometers
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Where do the Chinook winds occur?

Rocky Appalachian Ural

Mountains Mountains Mountains
At what degrees latitude do the Polar
Easterlies occur?

55O 20O 60O

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begin!

Directions
Read each statement. Determine if it is
true or false. Click the mouse and look
at the raindrop to see the answer!
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Water comes in three forms:

solid, liquid, and gas (vapor/steam)

TRUE
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Water freezes at 0OF

FALSE
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Water is constantly being recycled

through the Water Cycle.

TRUE
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Water molecules in ice are fixed into

one position and form a hexagon shape.

TRUE
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Liquid water takes up 9% more room

than ice.

FALSE
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Freezing is the process of water turning

into a vapor.

FALSE
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Oceans freeze quicker than lakes or

streams.

FALSE
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When a liquid turns into a vapor we call

that evaporation.

TRUE
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Water in the air is known as humidity.

TRUE
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Dew forms in the afternoon.

FALSE
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Freezing rain is rain that comes down as

ice.

FALSE
Evaporation occurs quicker in warmer
temperatures.

TRUE
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begin!

Directions
Read each definition and choose the
correct key term. If you get the Sun,
you’re correct!
A storm that is snowy and windy.

Blizzard Tornado
An overflowing amount of rain.

Flood Typhoon
Determines the rate of precipitation as
well as wind speed and direction.

Doppler
Rain gauge
Radar
 A period with no rainfall.

Monsoon Drought
Ice crystals that form on a frozen
surface.

Hail Frost
 Light rain.

Drizzle Fog
A tropical storm with rain and very high
winds,

Nor'easter Hurricane
 The degree of heat present.

Temperature Precipitation
Fog or haze combined with smoke.

Overcast Smog
Force exerted onto a surface by the
weight of the air.

Warm front Air pressure

The process in which a liquid turns into
a vapor.

Condensation Evaporation
A device that measures wind speed.

Weather va Anemometer
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 Click the thermometer to
begin!

Directions
Fill in the blank. Click the mouse
to see if you’re right!

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Read the Thermometer!

Wind Chill & Heat Index

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When reading a thermometer, we count

by

10’s
__________.
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Celisus
____________ is used in mostly every
country except the United States.
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1960’s
Since the _________ Fahrenheit has
been used for climatic, industrial, and
medical purposes.
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Celsius was originally known as

Centigrade
_________________.
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The main difference between Celsius

and Fahrenheit is the
temperature
________________ at which they
begin measuring.
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to go back to the
Directions page!

Fahrenheit was invented in

1724
___________ and Celsius was invented
1742
in _____________.
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Directions
Read each thermometer to determine
what the temperature is outside. Click
on the mouse to see if you’re correct!
40 C
Next
O
25 C
Next
O
15 C
Next
O
 Click the thermometer

1OC to go back to the

Directions page!
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begin!

Directions
Read each question and choose the
correct answer. Watch the choices—the
one that changes color is the correct
answer!
Wind chill Air pressure

What is the temperature you feel when the

wind speed and air temperature combine known
as?

Wind speed Next Doldrums

-15O -7O

When is a wind chill warning issued?

0O Next -25O
 Fever Dehydrated

When the heat index is too high, what

can you risk getting?

Heat stroke Next Sun burned

 The The highest
temperature temperature
of the Sun of the day

What does heat index describe?

The The highest

temperature Next temperature
we feel of the month
100O 125O

At what temperature is the probability

of heat stroke the strongest?

99O Next 130O

Moisture Precipitation

Heat index is a combination of heat and

what?

Humidity Next Sun

 The flu Frostbite

When the temperatures are below

freezing, what do risk getting?

Aches and Headaches

pains
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storm cloud to begin!

Directions
Read each question and choose the
correct answer. Watch the choices—the
lightning that pulses is the correct
answer!
What is thunder the result of?

Lightning Rain

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What type of clouds form
thunderstorms?

Stratus Cumulonimbus

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 What is the estimated number of
thunderstorms that occur in one day?

2,200 1,800

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 A long high sea wave caused by an
underwater earthquake is known as what?

Tsunami Typhoon

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Where do negative charges stay in a
thundercloud?

Top Bottom

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What type of damage does an F5
tornado do?

Severe Catastrophic

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What is a severe snowstorm with high winds and
low visibility occurring on the eastern part of
the United States called?

Nor’easter Blizzard

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How many miles wide is the area of
rotation of a tornado?

2-6 3-7

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What speed does a tsunami drop down
to when it is in 100 feet of water?

40 mph 10 mph

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Who names a hurricane?

Location it World
is Meteorological
affecting Organization

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When do typhoons usually occur?

Late Mid
summer winter

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What is a vortex of violently rotating
wind called?

Monsoon Tornado

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Where do typhoons occur?

Atlantic Indian or
Western
Ocean and Pacific
Caribbean Oceans

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What type of low pressure wind system
does a tropical storm have?

Very Very
intense moderate

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What is infrastructure?

Buildings & Trees and

roads plants

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How many categories does the Saffir-
Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale have?

10 5

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What type of damage does a Category 3
hurricane do?

Moderate Extensive