KS2 Weather | What Causes it and how it Affects Us

Geography Quiz - Weather (Questions)

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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Which is not a precipitation?

[ ]	Rain
[ ]	Hail
[ ]	Frost
[ ]	Snow

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

Which colour cloud is carrying the most water?

[ ]	White
[ ]	Light grey
[ ]	Dark grey
[ ]	Black

Which is not a type of cloud?

[ ]	Nimbus
[ ]	Stratus
[ ]	Cumulus
[ ]	Columbo

What usually follows lightning?

[ ]	Thunder
[ ]	Snow
[ ]	Fog
[ ]	Wind

Which is not a tropical storm?

[ ]	Cyclone
[ ]	Hurricane
[ ]	Tornado
[ ]	Typhoon

What is needed to create a blizzard?

[ ]	Snow and wind
[ ]	Sun and snow
[ ]	Wind and rain
[ ]	Sun and wind

Which season is it most likely to snow in Britain?

[ ]	Spring
[ ]	Summer
[ ]	Autumn
[ ]	Winter

What is the study of weather called?

[ ]	Geography
[ ]	Meteorology
[ ]	Biology
[ ]	Psychology

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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

Geography Quiz - Weather (Answers)

Which is not a precipitation?

[ ]	Rain
[ ]	Hail
[x]	Frost
[ ]	Snow

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

When do we see a rainbow?

[ ]	When we have wind and rain
[x]	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

Which colour cloud is carrying the most water?

[ ]	White
[ ]	Light grey
[ ]	Dark grey
[x]	Black

The darker the cloud the more water in it

Which is not a type of cloud?

[ ]	Nimbus
[ ]	Stratus
[ ]	Cumulus
[x]	Columbo

There is also a cloud called cirrus

What usually follows lightning?

[x]	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

Which is not a tropical storm?

[ ]	Cyclone
[ ]	Hurricane
[x]	Tornado
[ ]	Typhoon

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

What is needed to create a blizzard?

[x]	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

Which season is it most likely to snow in Britain?

[ ]	Spring
[ ]	Summer
[ ]	Autumn
[x]	Winter

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