Weather Review

Which of the following does NOT affect the weather?

• The temperature of the air

• The speed of the wind

• The types of clouds in the sky

• The phase of the moon

This storm covers a narrow path, yet it is extremely destructive. It often forms over flat land. What storm is described?

• Flood

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Thunderstorm

This storm is the most powerful electrical storm. What storm is described?

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

• Flood

Which type of cloud indicates that the weather is going to change?

• Cumulonimbus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

A barometer measures air pressure and tells whether the pressure is rising or falling. What weather can be expected when the air pressure is rising?

• Sunny and dry conditions are coming

• Stormy and wet conditions are coming

• A hurricane is coming

• A tornado may happen

The air is dry and fair weather occurs. What pressure system causes this?

• Light pressure

• Low pressure

• High pressure

• No pressure

Which of the following is a part of weather?

• temperature
• wind direction
• precipitation
• all of the above

Precipitation is....

• rain
• snow
• sleet
• all of these are correct

Which one is a type of dry weather?

• sleet

• rainy day

• a drought

How does air move?

• Warm air rises and cool air sinks

• Warm air sinks and cool air rises