The weather is one of the topics examined in KS2 geography. Children will look at the different types of weather, its causes and how it affects us. They will also take a look at certain phenomena such as rainbows and tornados.
Weather is seasonal atmospheric conditions such as rain, wind, snow, fog etc. and it affects our daily lives. Weather can usually be predicted by the four seasons we experience. The cold of winter causes frost and snow, for example. In April there tends to be more rain, hence the term 'April showers'. In autumn, there is more wind, which helps to blow the leaves off the trees.
This quiz is all about weather - what causes it and how it affects us. How well will you do? Let's find out.
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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Weather and climate in the UK
Precipitation is water (frozen or not) that falls from clouds
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A rainbow is caused by sunlight shining on raindrops
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The darker the cloud the more water in it
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There is also a cloud called cirrus
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Thunder is the sound of lightning but we see it before we hear it because the speed of light is faster
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Tornados are thin columns of rotating air and they are not necessarily tropical
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Blizzards can be very dangerous. It's best to stay indoors in such conditions
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Snow is occasionally seen in spring or autumn but is very rare indeed in summer
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Weather forecasters are called meteorologists
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Come rain or shine it is important to brush your teeth
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