Clouds and rain
6 free practice questions with explanations
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Clouds and rain: example questions & answers
6 worked examples with answers and explanations below. Practise them in the browser with instant feedback on every answer.
What are clouds mostly made of?
- ATiny drops of water✓
- BSmoke
- CCotton wool
- DSugar
Answer: Clouds are made of millions of tiny water droplets floating high up in the sky.
What falls from clouds when they get too full of water?
- ASand
- BLeaves
- CRain✓
- DFeathers
Answer: When clouds hold too many water droplets, the water falls to the ground as rain.
What do plants and flowers need from the sky to help them grow?
- AWind
- BRain✓
- CSnowballs
- DDust
Answer: Rain gives plants the water they need to grow healthy and strong.
Big, dark, heavy clouds usually mean what kind of weather is coming?
- ABright sunshine
- BA heatwave
- CNothing at all
- DRain✓
Answer: Dark, heavy clouds are full of water, so they often bring rain.
What is the name for the little drops of water you might find on grass early in the morning?
- ADew✓
- BRainbows
- CHailstones
- DSnowflakes
Answer: Dew forms when the air cools overnight and tiny water drops settle on the grass.
When lots of rain falls and collects on the ground, what small pool of water can you jump in?
- AA cloud
- BA snowman
- CA puddle✓
- DA rainbow
Answer: Rain that gathers in a dip in the ground makes a puddle you can splash in.