Unit 2 Lesson 1/2 Review: Influences on Weather & Predictions

What happens as energy from the sun warms Earth unevenly? Pick the correct sequence. 1-global wind patterns form; 2-temperature differences from across latitudes; 3- air pressure differences from across latitudes

• 1 - 2- 3
• 3- 1- 2
• 2 - 3- 1

1. Which type of weather often accompanies a cold front?

• A. fog and warmer temperatures
• B. rain and colder temperatures
• C. tornadoes and warmer temperatures
• D. hurricanes and colder temperatures

2. One of the elements used to help predict weather includes measuring the amount of water vapor in the air. What does this describe?

• A. humidity
• B. wind speed
• C. air pressure
• D. temperature

3. What will most likely happen if the relative humidity reaches 100% and the air temperature is very high?

• A. rain may form
• B. snow may form
• C. hail may form
• D. fog may form

4. The table shows the temperature and precipitation levels predicted to occur in four different cities on the same day. In only one city on this day, it is predicted to snow. Which city will most likely experience snow on this day?

• A. City A
• B. City B
• C. City C
• D. City D

5. How has weather prediction changed over time?

• A. Mathematical calculations are now done by hand.
• B. Computer models make predictions more accurate.
• C. Mathematical models make predictions less accurate.
• D. Computer models make predicting weather take longer.

6. City A is much larger than city B, but they are located at the same latitude and elevation. However, city A is receiving more rainfall than city B. Given this information, which statement most likely explains why?

• A. City A is much cooler than city B, which means more condensation in the air.
• B. City A is farther inland than city B, which is next to the ocean on the coastline.
• C. City A has more water fountains than city B, which add clouds and moisture to the air.
• D. City A has more large buildings than city B, which force more air upward into the atmosphere.

7. Which of the following is not a type of data that is used to make a weather forecast?

• A. gravity
• B. wind speed
• C. temperature
• D. air pressure

Currently it is snowing in Fargo

• true
• false

It is likely to rain in Denver tomorrow due to a cold front moving toward that area.

• True
• False