3.1 and 3.2 Weather, climate and severe weather

In Orlando, the daily average temperature during the month of March from 1959-2019 is 66.5°F (19.2°C). Recent records show that in March of 2019, Orlando experienced temperatures of 80°F (26.7°C) or higher on 16 of its 31 days.

Based on the data above, what conclusion can be made by a meteorologist?

• The temporary change in temperature means the climate has changed.

• The temporary change in temperature means that the weather has changed.

• The temporary change in temperature means both weather and climate have changed.

• The temporary change in temperature means neither the weather or the climate has changed.

Review the diagrams. Based on the information provided, which answer best explains the weather experienced if you were sitting on the land?

• Warm dry air during the day leading to higher temperatures. Cool moist air in the evening leading to cooler temperatures.

• Cool moist air during the day leading to cooler temperatures. Warm dry air in the evening leading to warmer temperatures.

• Cool dry air during the day leading to warmer temperatures. Warm moist air in the evening leading to cooler temperatures.

• Warm moist air during the day leading to higher temperatures. Cool drier air in the evening leading to cooler temperatures.

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A meteorologist in Churchill, Canada has created the following chart for the evening news. He needs to title the table so that it communicates the information accurately. Based on the information provided on this table, which title below would best communicate the information gathered?

• Churchill's Average Precipitation Report

• Churchill's Average Weather Report

• Churchill's Average Climate Report

• Churchill's Yearly Climate Report

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During a winter storm, Annabelle observed hail falling on the street. After the hailstorm ended she observed rainfall. Based on the information provided, which of these statements best describes the movement of water through Earth's spheres?

• Water vapor from the cryosphere produces hail allowing it to then precipitate.

• The geosphere freezes water and the cryosphere allows rain to fall back to the geosphere.

• Water vapor from the hydrosphere forms clouds, freezing in the atmosphere and falling back to the geosphere as precipitation.

• The geosphere causes water to evaporate through the hydrosphere to form clouds and then to be reabsorbed as part of the cryosphere.

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The picture above shows a part of the water cycle. Use the picture to answer any questions that follow. How can the cycling of the water at Point X affect the weather?

• The Sun's rays can heat the ocean's water, causing some of it to evaporate into the atmosphere and form clouds.

• The cooler temperature of the ocean can cause the water to evaporate into the atmosphere and form clouds.

• The ocean can reflect the Sun's rays into the atmosphere causing water vapor to condense into a cloud.

• The warmer ocean waters can cause water vapor to be released as condensation into the atmosphere.

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The amount of energy an area receives depends largely on ________________.

• Earth's atmosphere

• The seasons

• The Sun's angle

• The Sun's distance from the Earth

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Clouds form when water changes from a _____________________________.

• gas to liquid

• liquid to gas

• solid to gas

• solid to liquid

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Areas of low-pressure usually have __________________.

• cloudy weather

• good weather

• descending air

• none of the above

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When the Sun heats the ocean along Earth's equator, warm ocean water evaporates and becomes clouds. After heated clouds rise, a thunderstorm is likely to occur. Which of the following is most likely the cause of a thunderstorm?

• Warm air escaping from the clouds

• Cold air surrounding the clouds

• Lightning flashing in the clouds

• Wind blowing on the clouds

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The pictures above show the temperature variation between the ocean and the ground at a typical coastal location. Use the pictures to answer the questions that follow.Why would the temperature of the ground change so much between day and night?

• Because water is such a good conductor of energy, it pulls out all of the energy the ground has absorbed from the Sun during the day.

• Because the energy absorbed by the ground from the Sun is constantly sinking, all the energy absorbed during the day is deep underground at night.

• Because plants pull out all of the energy the ground has absorbed from the Sun to perform photosynthesis during the night, and the temperature of the ground decreases.

• Because the ground constantly radiates its absorbed energy back into the atmosphere, the temperature of the ground decreases when the Sun is not out.

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