Weather Bellringer 2

Multiple Choice

On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

• clear skies

• a hurricane

• a thunderstorm

• several snowy days

Multiple Choice

A cold front will move through Raleigh late Wednesday afternoon. Which type of weather conditions will Raleigh most likely experience during that time?

• cooler temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and warm temperatures on Thursday

• warmer temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

• cooler temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and warmer temperatures on Thursday

• warmer temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

Multiple Choice

Meteorologists forecast the high temperature for the day to be 90°F. At which time would the temperature be the closest to 90°F?

• 6:00 am

• 2:00 pm

• 7:00 pm

• 12:00 am

Multiple Choice

The morning temperature in a city is 41°F. If a sunny, mild day is forecast, which temperature is most likely for 2:00 p.m.?

• 67°F

• 41°F

• 32°F

• 98°F

Multiple Choice

Some weather conditions are shown.

Weather Conditions

• Cold front moving in behind warm, moist air

• Heavy, constant winds

• Sudden hail

• Unstable atmosphere

Which type of severe event is MOST likely to occur during these weather conditions?

• blizzard

• hurricane

• tornado

• drought

Multiple Choice

Which conditions are needed for a hurricane to form?

• warm, dry air rising over warm areas on the land

• warm, dry air rising over warm areas in the ocean

• warm, moist air rising over warm areas on the land

• warm, moist air rising over warm areas in the ocean

Multiple Choice

Andy lives in the southern hemisphere. What season does he most likely experience in January?

• winter

• summer

• spring

• fall

Multiple Choice

Which most affects the temperature of an area?

• humidity

• precipitation

• latitude

• vegetation

Multiple Choice

Based on the information in the table, in which city will it most likely rain?

• City W

• City X

• City Y

• City Z

Multiple Choice

There is a warm front over Hallsboro, which weather is Hallsboro most likely having.

• Warm, dry weather with clear skies

• Cool, dry weather with clear skies

• fair weather

• cloudy, overcast weather with llight rain