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Storm Dot to Dot

Trace a line between the dots, starting with number 1 and going up.
Once you’re done tracing, you should see that your outline created a
storm. What storm do you see? (Hint: they form most often in the
Great Plains states and their winds can travel up to 300 miles per
hour!)
Weather Crossword

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1. This storm looks like a funnel and happens most often in the Great
Plains states.
4. A powerful storm that forms over the ocean before hitting land.
6. These machines orbit Earth and can keep an eye on our weather.
9. Rain, snow and sleet are all forms of _____.
10. Cumulus, cirrus and stratus are all types of _____.
11. These are caused by a spark, but can spread quickly, destroying
homes and the environment nearby.
12. The jacket of gases that make up our air and surround our Earth.

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2. A _____ is caused by drier-than-usual conditions that can eventually
lead to water supply problems.
3. A scientist who studies weather is called a ____.
5. _____ begins as static charges in a rain cloud...zap!
7. Heavy rain or rapidly melting snow and ice can cause a _____.
8. A gentle breeze or a strong gust are both kinds of ____.
Escape the Heat!

A heat wave is a period of unusually hot weather that typically lasts


two or more days. Heat waves are generally the result of trapped air.
Instead of cycling around the globe, the air stays put and warms like
the air inside an oven.

There’s a heat wave in town – can you get through the maze and
make it to the pool to cool off?
Weather Rhymes

Fill in the rhyming weather words in the story below!

1. Stop! Before you jump on an airplane, you might want to grab


your umbrella in case of __________.

2. When the electrical charge in a cloud differs from the charge of


the ground down under, be on the lookout for lightning and
_____________.

3. If it’s sunny after a rain, you might want to walk slow; if you look
carefully, you might see a colorful _____________.

4. A huge spiraling storm that hits land bringing wind and rain is
most often referred to as a ____________.

5. Low tide has passed and high tide will be soon! Did you know
that tides are caused by the _________?

6. If the rain keeps coming and the ground is all mud, you might be
in danger of seeing a ________.
What Causes a Rainbow?

Sunlight is made up of many wavelengths—or colors—of light. When


sunlight enters water droplets in the sky, the light bends. Some of
those wavelengths bend more than others. Violet light bends the most,
red light bends the least. So, when the light exits the water droplet, it is
separated into all its wavelengths.

Can you color this rainbow with the colors in order?


What’s the Weather Word?

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4. A weather ________will tell you if there be a hot weather or a bad storm in
the next few days.
6. _______ is a weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean that can cause more rain
than usual in South and Central America and in the United States.
8. _______ weather is a set of conditions caused by the sun.

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1. A _______storm is a wall of dust and debris that is often blown into an area
by strong winds from thunderstorms.
2. Earth has _______ because its axis is tilted.
3. When _______ condenses up in the atmosphere, it can form a cloud; when it
condenses near the ground, it forms fog.
5. Satellites travel around Earth in an _________.
7. A solar ______ happens when, at the right moment, the moon comes
between the sun and Earth.
Storm Dot to Dot

Trace a line between the dots, starting with number 1 and going up.
Once you’re done tracing, you should see that your outline created a
storm. What storm do you see? (Hint: they form over the ocean and
have an “eye” in the center.)
Snowflake Maze

Find your way from one side of the snowflake to the other!
Find the Severe Weather Words
Answer Key

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