Unit Review: Weather and Climate

The meteorologist reported a drop in air pressure on the morning news. This means that there is a chance of rain. Which weather instrument measures air pressure?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Wind vane

• Anemometer

Destiny records the weather daily for two weeks. Which weather tool measures temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Rain guage

• Anemometer

Choose all of the conditions that cause different types of weather.

• Precipitation

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Velocity

A barometer is a weather tool used to measure ____________.

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Air pressure

Students noticed long, stretched out clouds known as stratus clouds. What kind of weather will be coming tomorrow where they live?

• Sunny

• Stormy

• Foggy

• Heavy rain

The weather system pictured on the map is moving from west to east. Based on this information, which of the cities shown on the map will most likely be the next to see a drop in temperatures?

• Albany

• Atlanta

• Macon

• Savannah

The graph provided shows the average rainfall for Columbus, Georgia during the past 30 years. Using this data, which month will most likely have the least rainfall this year?

• March

• May

• December

• October

The weather systems pictured on the map are moving southeast. Based on this information, which of the cities shown on the map will most likely be the next to see rain showers?

• Atlanta

• Albany

• Macon

• Savannah

The forecast calls for cumulus clouds in the morning. These clouds are fluffy and cotton-like. What will the weather be?

• Sunny

• Rainy

• Stormy

• Foggy

Climate and weather are different, although related. Choose the best answer that explains the difference between weather and climate.

• Weather refers to conditions nearer to the ground than climate.

• Climate is related to the amount of sunlight, but weather is not.

• Weather conditions include precipitation, but climate does not.

• Climate covers larger areas and longer times than weather.