Weather Patterns

Grade 3 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

Circle the answer.

1. 1.

   The graph shows the noon temperature for four days. What pattern does it show?

   • it got warmer each day
   • it got colder each day
   • it stayed the same each day
2. 2.

   Which tool measures how much rain fell?

   • rain gauge
   • wind vane
   • thermometer
3. 3.

   The graph shows how much rain fell each day. Which day had the most rain?

   • Thursday
   • Wednesday
   • Tuesday
4. 4.

   A wind vane points to where the wind comes from. What does it measure?

   • wind speed
   • air temperature
   • wind direction
5. 5.

   It snowed on 4 days in January and 1 day in March. Which month was snowier?

   • March
   • January
   • both were the same
6. 6.

   What is weather?

   • the shape of the land
   • what the air is like at one place and time
   • the usual weather over many years
7. 7.

   The graph shows a town's average temperature in four months. Which month is warmest?

   • January
   • July
   • April
8. 8.

   A thermometer reads 25°F. What kind of weather is this?

   • hot enough to need shade
   • below freezing, cold enough for ice
   • warm enough to swim outside
9. 9.

   Dark clouds are moving in and the wind is getting stronger. What weather is most likely soon?

   • a clear, sunny day
   • a storm with rain
   • a calm, dry afternoon
10. 10.

    The graph shows the wind speed at three times of day. What happened to the wind?

    • it stayed the same
    • it got weaker
    • it got stronger