Weather Review Quiz

A scientist is collecting data over time using a barometer. What trends could best be revealed from the data?

• changes in cloud cover
• changes in temperature
• changes in air pressure levels
• changes in precipitation levels

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.?

• 32° F
• 41° F
• 78° F
• 98° F

Why do most storms move from the west coast of America to the east coast?

• La Nina
  
  
  
  
• El Nino
• Jet Stream
• Doldrums

Students in which city will most likely want to wear a raincoat the next day?

• Denver
• Houston
• New York
• Seattle

What causes the high winds associated with hurricanes?

• rain fall
• humidity
• air pressure
• temperature

Why do most tornadoes in the United States form in May and June?

• Warm air masses meet cold air masses during these months.
• The Coriolis effect is the strongest during these months.
• The temperatures are highest during these months.

The forecast said a high pressure system will arrive this weekend. Benito and his friends want to go camping. Should they plan to go?

• Yes, the high pressure system will create clear, sunny skies.
• No, the high pressure system will create storm clouds and tornadoes.
• Yes, the high pressure system will create skies filled with cumulus clouds
• No, the high pressure system will increase humidity and cause rain clouds to form.

When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?

• cold and dry
• fair and sunny
• clear and humid
• rainy and windy

In which city is it most likely summer?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Which temperature was most likely recorded at 12 p.m.?

• 47
• 50
• 55
• 59