Name___________________________
Grade 4
Standard 2: Students will understand that the elements of weather can be
observed, measured, and recorded to make predictions and
determine simple weather patterns.
Objective 1: Observe, measure, and record the basic elements of weather.
Use the following chart to answer questions 1 – 2:
Weather Data
Temperature
Air Pressure
Wind
Monday
93°F
30
5 mph
Clouds
Clear
Tuesday
87°F
30
15 mph
Partly
Cloudy
Wednesday Thursday
82°F
80°F
30
28
25 mph
10 mph
Partly
Cloudy
Cloudy
Friday
95°F
30
5 mph
Clear
1. On which day will it most likely rain?
A. Monday
B. Tuesday
C. Wednesday
D. Thursday
2. Based on the temperatures listed in the chart, which month of the year might this be?
A. January
B. February
C. June
D. November
3. There is a storm in your town. What kind of clouds, temperature, and precipitation can you
expect?
A. stratus clouds, high temperatures and no rain
B. cumulus clouds, higher temperatures and rain or snow
C. cumulus clouds, no temperature change and no rain
D. stratus clouds, low temperatures and rain
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4. The end of a syringe like the one pictured below can be closed with a finger. When the
plunger is pushed, it will only go part way. Why?
A. The plunger gets stuck
B. The syringe is full of air
C. Friction on the sides
D. Gravity stops it
5. Temperature and wind speed are measurements of what substance?
A. air
B. rock
C. water
D. plants
6. Which two components added to a rain shower with a gentle breeze changes it to a
thunderstorm?
A. fewer clouds and more sun
B. cumulus clouds and lightening
C. high winds and lightening
D. hail and cirrus clouds
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Use the following pictures to answer questions 7 – 8.
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2
3
4
7. Which picture shows cumulus clouds?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
8. Which picture illustrates cirrus clouds?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
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9. Which order shows the temperatures in order from cold to hot?
1
2
3
4
A. 3, 1, 2, 4
B. 4, 1, 3, 2
C. 1, 4, 3, 2
D. 2, 1, 4, 3
10. Several days with strong winds from the south usually mean…
A. it will stay the same
B. clear skies
C. hot weather is coming
D. a storm is likely
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Grade 4 Standard 2 Objective 1—Answer Key
1. D
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. A
10. D
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