Unit 3: Weather Review

A student observed the following weather conditions over two days. The first day was warm and humid with southerly winds. The second day, the temperature was fifteen degrees cooler, the humidity had decreased, and the wind direction had changed to come from the northwest. How can the change in the weather be explained?

• A cold front moved into the area

• A warm front moved into the area

• El Nino affected the weather

• Fronts are not moving

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Which device may be used to measure air pressure?

• A thermometer

• A barometer

• A wind vane

• An anemometer

While you are experiencing summer in the northern hemisphere, which is a likely statement about the weather in the southern hemisphere?

• The southern hemisphere is experiencing their spring season

• The southern hemisphere is experiencing their fall season

• The southern hemisphere is experiencing their winter season

• The southern hemisphere is experiencing their unpredictable weather patterns

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The jet stream is best described as which of the following?

• A water current that flows from east to west

• A cold water current that flows from west to east

• An unpredictable air current

• An air current that impacts North American weather

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Which device may be used to measure wind speed?

• A thermometer

• A barometer

• A wind vane

• An anemometer

On a summer day, multiple thin, feathery cirrus clouds can be seen in the sky. How would this observation help to predict the future weather?

• Future weather would have wide spread rain all day

• Future weather would indicate a storm is approaching

• Future weather would likely be fair without rain

• Future weather would produce intense winds and precipitation

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How does the jet stream affect weather?

• As it moves, cause unpredictable water currents

• As it moves, it can warm coastal areas

• As it moves, it can destroy homes with its violently rotating clouds

• As it moves, it can damage huge areas with intense rain and flooding

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Which statement best describes a hurricane?

• A small twisting cloud that causes damage

• One cloud that brings brief, intense precipitation

• A storm that occurs at very low temperatures

• A rotating storm that forms over warm ocean water

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Low layered clouds that are often gray in color are most likely which cloud type?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• None of these

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A scientist who studies and predicts weather patterns is called a

• Meteorologist

• Cytologist

• Botanist

• Physicist

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