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Weather affects what we wear, where we go, and how we feel. This KS2 quiz looks at air pressure, clouds, rain, and sunshine around the world.

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Fascinating Fact:

Air pressure is the weight of the air above us, and changes in air pressure can signal different kinds of weather.

In KS2 Geography, pupils learn how air pressure, temperature, wind, and clouds work together to create weather. They also explore how forecasts are made and why weather varies across the world.

Key Terms

Air pressure: The force of the air pressing down on the Earth and everything on it.
Forecast: A prediction of what the weather will be like over the next hours or days.
Climate: The typical weather of a place, usually measured over many years.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does air pressure mean in KS2 geography?

In KS2 geography, air pressure means how strongly the air above us is pressing down. High and low pressure areas help to create different types of weather.

How do weather forecasters know what the weather will be?

Weather forecasters use measurements from satellites, weather stations, and instruments such as barometers, thermometers, and rain gauges. Computers then model this data to predict future weather.

What is the difference between weather and climate for KS2?

Weather describes what the air is like today or this week, such as rainy or sunny. Climate describes the usual weather of a place over a long period of time.

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1 .

When do we see a rainbow?

When we have wind and rain

When we have sun and rain

When we have wind and snow

When we have fog and rain

A rainbow is caused by sunlight shining on raindrops

2 .

What usually follows lightning?

Thunder

Snow

Fog

Wind

Thunder is the sound of lightning but we see it before we hear it because the speed of light is faster

3 .

Which is not a tropical storm?

Cyclone

Hurricane

Tornado

Typhoon

Tornados are thin columns of rotating air and they are not necessarily tropical

4 .

What is the study of weather called?

Geography

Meteorology

Biology

Psychology

Weather forecasters are called meteorologists

5 .

Which of these is NOT affected by the weather?

What we wear

If we need to brush our teeth

If we can play out

If we can have a barbecue

Come rain or shine it is important to brush your teeth

6 .

Which is not a type of cloud?

Nimbus

Stratus

Cumulus

Columbo

There is also a cloud called cirrus

7 .

Which is not a precipitation?

Rain

Hail

Frost

Snow

Precipitation is water (frozen or not) that falls from clouds

8 .

What is needed to create a blizzard?

Snow and wind

Sun and snow

Wind and rain

Sun and wind

Blizzards can be very dangerous. It's best to stay indoors in such conditions

9 .

Which colour cloud is carrying the most water?

White

Light grey

Dark grey

Black

The darker the cloud the more water in it

10 .

Which season is it most likely to snow in Britain?

Spring

Summer

Autumn

Winter

Snow is occasionally seen in spring or autumn but is very rare indeed in summer

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Weather and climate in the UK

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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