Types of Weather
It’s light rain. What’s the word?
drizzle
Very cold
freezing
In summer, people usually go ______. (swimming / sledding?)
swimming
A very strong wind that spins in circles is a...
tornado
“It’s raining cats and dogs.” What does it mean?
It’s raining very heavily.
A mix of sun and clouds is called what?
cloudy
Very hot
boiling
Which season do leaves fall?
fall/autumn
This violent storm happens in the ocean.
hurricane/typhoon
“Under the weather” means...
feeling sick or unwell
This type of weather includes thunder and lightning.
thunderstorm
Wet and unpleasant
damp
What do you call the activity of building a figure from snow?
making a snowman
A sudden shaking of the ground.
earthquake
“Break the ice” means...
to start a conversation in a social setting
What do you call freezing rain that makes the ground slippery?
sleet
Hot and humid (not comfortable)
muggy
Name one common spring activity involving flowers.
planting / gardening / flower picking
A snowstorm with strong winds.
blizzard
“Steal someone’s thunder” means...
to take attention or credit from someone
A very dry period with no rain is a...
drought
Wind that is strong and cold
blustery
What season do people usually go skiing in?
winter
A sudden flood caused by heavy rain.
flash flood
“Come rain or shine” means...
no matter what the weather or conditions are