Landforms & Weather Quiz

What happens to clouds when they go over a mountain?

• They disappear.

• They drop more rain.

• They turn into snow, no matter the season.

• They become bigger and fluffier.

Why is it often drier on the side of a mountain away from the ocean?

• The ocean absorbs all the moisture.

• The mountain blocks rain clouds from getting there.

• The sun is hotter on that side.

• It rains only at night on that side.

What can valleys do to the air?

• Make it disappear.

• Make it colder all the time.

• Trap it and make it warmer.

• Turn it into fog instantly.

If you were standing in a valley, what kind of weather might you predict?

• Lots of wind.

• Very hot temperatures all year.

• Cooler temperatures than the mountain tops.

• Constant snow.

Why might one side of a mountain have lots of plants while the other side is more barren?

• The sun only shines on one side.

• One side gets more rain.

• Plants can only grow on steep slopes.

• The barren side is too cold for any plants.

What is a "rain shadow"?

• A cool, shady spot under a tree after it rains.

• An area that gets a lot of rain.

• A dry area on the leeward side of a mountain.

• The shadow cast by clouds before it rains.

How does fog form in valleys?

• From cars driving too fast.

• When cold air mixes with warm air.

• It comes down from the mountains.

• It forms when it rains in the valley.

Why is it useful to know how landforms affect weather?

• It helps you win at board games.

• It makes choosing what to wear easier.

• It can help farmers decide what crops to plant.

• It's only useful for weather reporters.

What happens to temperatures at higher altitudes in the mountains?

• They get much hotter.

• They stay the same as at sea level.

• They become cooler.

• They become extremely humid.

Why might a valley be a good place to live in terms of weather?

• It has the same weather all year.

• It is always windy, keeping the air fresh.

• It can be warmer than higher land at night.

• It never rains in valleys.