Weather and Climate

When a cold front meets a warm air mass, there will likely be:

• heavy rain and thunderstorms.

• light drizzle.

• sunny skies.

• no clouds.

If the air mass comes from the Artic region (a very cold place), then the air mass will be:

• Cold

• Warm

• Dry

• Moist

What causes winds to form on Earth?

• solar energy

• ocean currents

• elevation differences

• uneven heating of the Earth by the sun

A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.

• Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.

• Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.

• Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.

Which two factors identify the climate of a region?

• longitude and latitude

• temperature and precipitation

• latitude and temperature

• layers in the atmosphere

Which type of rain occurs when two air masses meet?

• Convectional

• Relief

• Frontal

• None of the above

The correct geographical term for any water falling from the sky is:

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Transpiration

Which tool helps to see storms over ocean?

• Telescope

• Barometer

• Satellite

• Anemometer

A dropping barometer indicates which type of weather?

• Rain

• Sunny

• Windy

• Cloudy

Hurricanes are classified according to their wind speeds. What instrument could be used to classify a hurricane?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Wind vane