Grade R science · D.11 · Weather and seasons
Clouds in the sky
Dark grey clouds often bring rain. When you see a thick, dark cloud, especially near the ground, rain might come soon.
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When Theo sees a dark grey cloud, what might happen?
- The sky will turn blue.
- A thunderstorm will stop.
- It may start to rain. (right)
Zoe watches a thick, dark cloud forming over the schoolyard. What might happen next?
- It will start to rain (right)
- Birds will fly away
- A rainbow appears
Eli watches a thick, dark cloud forming over the schoolyard. What might happen next?
- Birds will fly away
- It will start to rain (right)
- A rainbow appears
Tip: Dark grey clouds often bring rain. When you see a thick, dark cloud, especially near the ground, rain might come soon.
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