Météo Magic: A Weather Forecasting Adventure
Emma loves the outdoors. She's fascinated by the changing sky and often wonders, "What makes the weather change?" She begins to study météo, the French word for 'weather'. She learns about 'nuages' (clouds), 'soleil' (sun), 'pluie' (rain), and 'neige' (snow). Emma discovers that high, wispy cirrus clouds usually mean good weather, while low, gray stratus clouds often bring rain. She's thrilled when she correctly predicts a sunny day for her family's picnic. Emma decides to challenge herself further by learning about pressure systems. She understands that a 'low pressure' usually means stormy weather, while 'high pressure' indicates good weather. One day, her barometer shows a sudden drop in pressure. She observes stratus clouds rolling in and feels the wind picking up. Using her newfound knowledge, Emma predicts a major storm is on the way. She alerts her family and they prepare for the storm just in time. Emma feels proud, having used her météo knowledge to protect her family.
Question 1
What does 'météo' mean in French?
Cloud
Sun
Rain
Snow
Weather
Question 2
What do high, wispy cirrus clouds usually indicate?
Stormy weather
Rain
Snow
Good weather
None of the above
Question 3
What does 'low pressure' usually signify?
Good weather
Sunny day
Snow
Stormy weather
None of the above
Question 4
What action does Emma take when she predicts a major storm?
She goes out to play
She ignores it
She tells her family to prepare
She prays for good weather
None of the above
Question 5
What does 'neige' mean in French?
Cloud
Sun
Rain
Snow
Weather
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