Climate and Weather Hazards

Grade 3 Science Worksheet

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

Climate and Weather Hazards

Answer Key - Grade 3 Science Worksheet

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