Vocabulary
Sky
Weather
Seasons
Riddles
100
Name some characteristics of winter.
cold, snow, icy, freezing
100
When something happens over and over again what is it called?
Cycle
100
What are the names of the four seasons?
winter, spring, summer, fall
100
This is the season when leaves change colors and fall off trees.
Autumn
100
You should never take shelter under me during a thunderstorm. What am I?
Tree
200
Someone who studies weather?
meteorologist
200
What type of gear do you wear to the pool in the summer?
hat, sunglasses, swimsuit
200
Name at least one holiday in a specific season.
Chistmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa - Winter
Easter-Spring
Thanksgiving- Autumn
4th of July- Summer
200
This is usually the hottest season of the year.
Summer
200
In the fable “The Grasshopper and the Ants,” you heard that we worked hard all summer and autumn and, because of our hard work, had plenty of food for the winter. Who are we?
The ants
300
When the weather weather is frigid outside what should wear?
coats, jackets, scarves, hats
300
When it is hot outside, is the liquid in a thermometer high or low?
high
300
What is a thermometer?
an instrument used to measure temperature and describe how it works
300
This is the season for farmers to gather fruits and vegetables from their fields.
Autumn
300
I happen when it rains really, really hard and the ground and rivers cannot hold any more water. What am I?
flood
400
What is the temperature at which water freezes called?
freezing point
400
When you see lightning in the sky what should you stay away from?
Tall trees and tall buildings
400
Name the three months that make up fall/ autumn.
September, October, November
400
I would wear boots, a coat, mittens, a scarf, and a hat to go outside and play in this season.
Winter
400
Sometimes I strike tall things like trees and tall buildings. What am I?
lightning
500
What orbits Earth and helps scientists see storms as they develop and predict whether the skies will be clear or cloudy?
satellites
500
Is a month shorter than a year? If so how many days are in a month?
Yes
500
What is this a picture of?
A blizzard
500
The phrase, “April showers bring May flowers,” is about what season?
Spring
500
I study weather and give you my best prediction. What am I?
meteorologist