Weather and Climate Quiz

This chart shows the current weather data for four cities. Which city is most likely to experience precipitation?

• City W

• City X

• City Y

• City Z

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Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in the weather?

• The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today.

• The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.

• The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.

• The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.

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Which statement best explains how wind is formed?

• Air is warmed by radiation and air flow increases as a result of the warming.

• Pressure decreases as a result of frictional contact with earth causing air to flow more freely.

• Unequal heating of the land causes air to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.

• Air is cooled by radiation and air flow increases as a result of the warming.

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What happens to the temperature when a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass?

• Temperature rises.

• Temperature drops.

• Temperature stays the same.

• Temperature will drop; then rise.

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On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

• clear skies

• a hurricane

• a thunderstorm

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A cold front is expected to affect the local area over night. Which weather condition will most likely occur?

• cloudy skies, precipitation, and increased temperatures

• cloudy skies, precipitation, and decreased temperatures

• clear skies, no precipitation, and increased temperatures

• clear skies, no precipitation, and decreased temperatures

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Mark looks at the clouds in the sky and decides that he does not need to take his umbrella with him today. Which clouds did Mark most likely see in the sky?

• cirrus

• nimbostratus

• cumulonimbus

• stratusnimbus

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The graphic below shows a sea breeze. What will most likely happen to the wind after the sun goes down?

• The wind will continue to blow in the same direction.

• The wind will blow in the opposite direction.

• The wind will increase in speed.

• Option D is not provided in the image.

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The diagram below shows a weather map. Which city is MOST likely to experience the cold front first?

• Athens

• Dayton

• Marietta

• Steubenville

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The weather forecast indicates that a warm front will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which type of weather will most likely result?

• clear skies and cold temperatures

• clear skies and hot temperatures

• cloudy skies and rainy weather

• heavy snow and ice

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