Weather and seasons (Easy) Quiz Home › IELTS › IELTS English Vocabulary › Weather and seasons (Easy) 📝 IELTS – English Vocabulary – Weather and seasons – Easy 20 questions · 15 min timer · Explanations included · Free 1. Which term describes a sudden, brief increase in wind speed? Squall Gust Breeze Gale None Show Hint A 'gust' is a sudden, brief increase in wind speed. 'Breeze' is incorrect as it refers to a gentle wind. 2. What is the term for the weather phenomenon that involves the rapid falling of ice pellets? Hail Snow Rain Sleet None Show Hint Hail is the weather phenomenon involving the rapid falling of ice pellets. 'Sleet' is incorrect as it refers to a mix of rain and snow. Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Click Submit to see your final score! Previous Start Quiz Next Time's up