Weather

21 Grade 3 Environmental Activities questions on Weather, with worked marking schemes. 21 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   On a sunny day, we can ______.

   A. dry maize in the sun

   B. light a big fire indoors

   C. swim in a flooded river

   D. wear a heavy raincoat

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2. Question 2

   1 mark

   On a sunny day the weather feels ______.

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   Strong moving air that shakes the trees is called ______.

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4. Question 4

   2 marks

   Write two types of weather you have seen in your area.

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5. Question 5

   1 mark

   We use an ______ to stay dry when it is raining.

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6. Question 6

   2 marks

   Why should we not play outside when there is lightning and heavy rain?

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   It is dangerous; lightning and heavy rain can hurt us. Accept any correct safety reason.

7. Question 7

   1 mark

   What do we see in the sky when it is about to rain?

   A. The moon

   B. Bright stars

   C. Dark clouds

   D. The hot sun

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8. Question 8

   2 marks

   Match each weather to the right clothing: Rainy, Sunny, Cold, Windy (Raincoat, Hat, Sweater, Jacket).

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   Rainy–Raincoat, Sunny–Hat, Cold–Sweater, Windy–Jacket. 4 correct = 2 marks.

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   What do farmers need most from the weather to grow their crops?

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10. Question 10

    2 marks

    Name two types of weather you know.

    (2 marks)

    Marking scheme

    Any two, e.g. sunny, rainy, windy, cloudy, cold. 1 mark each.

11. Question 11

    2 marks

    Name two things we do to keep warm when the weather is cold.

    (2 marks)

    Marking scheme

    E.g. wear a sweater, sit near a fire, cover with a blanket, drink hot tea. 1 mark each.

12. Question 12

    2 marks

    Draw the sky as it looks on a bright sunny day.

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13. Question 13

    2 marks

    Why is rain good for our shamba?

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    Marking scheme

    It waters the crops so they grow well. Accept any correct reason.

14. Question 14

    1 mark

    Which clothes should you wear on a very cold day?

    A. No shoes

    B. A swimming costume

    C. A sweater

    D. Shorts only

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15. Question 15

    1 mark

    Which season brings a lot of rain?

    A. A windy morning

    B. A cloudy night

    C. The dry season

    D. The rainy season

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16. Question 16

    2 marks

    Draw the clothes you would wear on a rainy day going to school.

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17. Question 17

    1 mark

    During which weather do we carry an umbrella?

    A. Sunny weather

    B. Rainy weather

    C. Cloudy weather

    D. Windy weather

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18. Question 18

    1 mark

    When the weather is cold we wear a ______ to stay warm.

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19. Question 19

    1 mark

    Put these words in order to make a correct sentence: sunny / today / is / It

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20. Question 20

    1 mark

    How does the weather feel on a cold morning?

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21. Question 21

    1 mark

    Fill in the blank: When it is ________, we carry an umbrella to stay dry.

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