Weather Test (6)

Sometimes, an arch or arc of color forms after a rain shower. Commonly known as a rain........., it is beautiful because it reveals different bands of colors and can be seen for miles.
prism
bow
screen

In the fall, children head ......... to school after a long, relaxing summer vacation.
back
on
toward

In North America, the coldest season of the year is typically the ..........
autumn
fall
winter

In North America, the warmest season of the year is usually the ..........
spring
summer
fall

Spring ......... help to moisten or dampen the earth so that flowers and other plants can grow after a long, cold winter.
showers
seasons
insects

Some animals get ready for winter in the fall by collecting food or building shelter. A common animal that collects acorns and other nuts in order to build up a good winter supply of food is a ..........
rabbit
squirrel
bear

In the hot summer months, some people ......... cool by eating delicious, juicy watermelons or other cool fruits.
are
make
keep

In the fall, the leaves of many trees ......... color. Beautiful hues of yellow, brown, red and orange can be admired before they fall to the ground in the early winter months.
grow
change
take

Pumpkins are usually harvested in the fall. Many people carve them into Jack O'Lanterns and display them in front of their houses just in time for ..........
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Halloween

......... weather refers to gentle, soothing or mild temperatures, not extreme or harsh weather conditions.
Nippy
Balmy
Frosty