Weather Review 1/5

Why do scientists collect data about the amount of water vapor in the air?

• to determine humidity levels

• to monitor evaporation rates

• to predict wind speed and direction

• to determine atmospheric pressure

Which best explains why it is important for people to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers.

• Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms.

• Cumulonimbus clouds form near Earth’s surface, causing fog.

• Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.

If the climate of an area is known, which can most accurately be predicted?

• the weather forecast for the area next week

• the average humidity in the area during the day

• the average temperature in the area for any month

• the total number of storms that will occur in the area during the year

Dexter saw lightning. Which of the following cloud types was most likely present?

• cirrus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

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 weather map shows the weather in four states on the same day. Based on this map, the weather in Ohio on the following day will MOST likely be

• Foggy

• Rainy

• Snowy

• Sunny

The chance of precipitation for two cities is shown below.

Precipitation Forecast

Amarillo, Texas Beaumont, Texas

Monday. 0% 10%

Tuesday 0% 100%

Wednesday 40% 90%

Thursday 20% 0%

Which day will people in both cities MOST likely see rain?

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure weather systems?

• A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and precipitation.

• A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.

• A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation.

The weather forecast in today’s newspaper predicts rain throughout the entire day. Which describes how the sky will most likely look?

• sunny and clear of clouds

• mostly sunny with a few wispy clouds

• partly sunny with many puffy clouds

• mostly covered in low, heavy clouds

The map below is used to predict the weather for Tuesday. Which city MOST likely will be clear and dry?

• Alexandria

• Shreveport

• New Orleans

• Lake Charles