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Climate and Weather Hazards

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NameDate

Circle the answer.

1.
A river floods its banks at 12 feet. Use the graph. On which day did the river first reach flood level?
- Tuesday
- Monday
- Thursday
- Wednesday
2.
A town builds a concrete wall along its beach. Which hazard is it designed for?
- heat waves in summer
- drought drying up wells
- storm waves flooding the coast
- lightning striking buildings
3.
Which design best reduces damage from lightning?
- a metal rod connected to the ground
- a row of trees by the road
- a rain barrel by the door
- a wooden fence around the house
4.
House A has storm shutters and a roof strapped down. House B has large windows and no straps. Which is the better design for a hurricane area?
- House B, because it costs less
- House A, because it is painted brightly
- House B, because it lets in more light
- House A, because it resists strong wind
5.
Snow fences are put up beside highways. How do they help?
- they stop rain from freezing
- they keep blowing snow from piling on the road
- they keep the road cool in summer
- they melt snow as it falls
6.
Which data would best help a town decide if it needs a levee?
- how high the river rose in past floods
- the hottest temperature last summer
- how many cars use the bridge
- how much snow fell last week
7.
The graph shows the rain for four days. How much rain fell in all? Heavy rain like this can cause floods.
- 10 inches
- 8 inches
- 9 inches
- 4 inches
8.
In a drought, which design helps a farm keep growing crops?
- a snow fence around the field
- a sea wall along the field
- pipes that drip water right onto the roots
- a lightning rod in the field
9.
Why do people in snowy places build houses with steep roofs?
- so heavy snow slides off instead of piling up
- so lightning cannot hit it
- so the house stays cooler in summer
- so rain stays on the roof longer
10.
A forecast shows 100°F for five days. Which plan best protects people?
- open cooling centers and check on older neighbors
- clear snow from roof drains
- spread salt on the roads
- put sandbags along the river

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About this worksheet

Climate and weather hazards show why communities use data and design solutions to reduce harm helps third graders connect observations with scientific explanations instead of memorizing isolated facts. Students may name a dangerous event but miss the design that matches it, such as a levee for floods or a lightning rod for lightning. This worksheet uses short evidence-based situations so students must read the setup, identify the pattern, and choose the answer that fits the science idea named in the title. Students read hazard data such as river height, rain totals and wind speed, match hazards with design solutions, and compare designs using evidence.

Support versions use familiar examples and direct wording. Standard and challenge versions add closer distractors and require more comparison. Encourage your child to point to the evidence in the prompt before choosing an answer. If the answer does not explain the observation or solve the stated problem, it is probably a distractor. That habit builds careful science reasoning and prepares students for longer investigations.

What your child will learn

Identify weather hazards from data
Match hazards with design solutions
Compare two designs
Plan with long-term records

NGSS standard: 3-ESS3-1

Worked example

A river that rises past its 12-foot flood level warns of flooding, so a town can build a levee taller than the highest flood on record.

Common mistake

Choosing a design that solves a different hazard.

Helpful hint

Match the design to the hazard named in the evidence.

Next skill: States of Matter Earlier: Weather Patterns

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with climate and weather hazards?

Choosing a design that solves a different hazard.

How can I help my child with climate and weather hazards?

Match the design to the hazard named in the evidence.

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