Weather Quiz 1: Air Pressure, Winds, Clouds

Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.

• dust
• water
• cloud particles
• precipitation

This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it. 

• Cumulus
• Cirrus
• Stratus
• Cumulonimbus

These clouds are the closest to the ground. Their name means layer- or sheet like. They bring rain or snow and cover most of the sky. 

• Cirrus
• Stratus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cumulus

what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus

what type of cloud is shown?

• cumulus
• cirrus
• stratus

Areas with low pressure generally have...

•  Sunny weather
• Precipitation
• Dry weather
• Cold Weather

Which most likely produces clear, cool weather?

• zero air pressure
• stable air pressure
• a low pressure system
• a high pressure system

Throughout the year, there is usually some wind blowing at the beach during the day and night. What is the cause of these winds?

• air flowing down mountains to the ocean
• differences in the humidity over land and ocean
• differences in the temperature of land and ocean 
• air flowing from the upper parts of the atmosphere

In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?

• from east to west
• from west to east
• from north to south
• from south to north

Is this a land or a sea breeze?

• land breeze
• sea breeze