Quiz about Module 4-Weather Warning HQ

Question 1

1. Cold temperatures produce fast winds.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 2

2. Clouds are made of tiny droplets of water.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 3

3 All clouds produce rain.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 4

4. It snows a lot at the South Pole.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 5

5. Warm air rises and cool air falls

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 6

6. Gravity pulls down on air.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 7

7. Air can have a temperature.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 8

8.In a lightning storm, you should seek shelter under a tall tree.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 9

9. It is ALWAYS sunny at the equator.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 10

10. Lightning only happens when it is raining.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 11

11. Weather forecasts are broadcast on the radio and TV, and are available on the internet at all times. What is a weather forecast?

Accepted Answer

A prediction of what the weather will be using lots of data

Answer

A report of weather facts

Answer

A wish about what the weather will be like

Answer

A guess about what the weather will be like

Question 12

13. Your family is planning to go for a picnic. Look at the weather forecast table above. Which of the days listed below would be the best to go?

Accepted Answer

Friday

Answer

Thursday

Answer

Saturday

Answer

Sunday

Question 13

15. The picture above shows another useful piece of equipment for measuring  an aspect of the weather-an anemometer. What does it measure?

Accepted Answer

Wind speed

Answer

Cloud coverage

Answer

Amount of sunshine

Answer

Rainfall

Question 14

16. Use the graph to answer the following questions

Look at the graph below. It shows the average wind speed in the USA for each month of the year. Which season has the lowest average wind speed?

Accepted Answer

Summer

Answer

Winter

Answer

Fall

Answer

Spring

Question 15

17. Use the graph to answer the following questions

Look at the average wind speed for the month of April in the four cities. List the cities in order of greatest wind speed to lowest wind speed.

Accepted Answer

Chicago > New York > Minneapolis > Yuma

Answer

Chicago > Yuma > New York >Minneapolis

Answer

Yuma > Minneapolis > Chicago > New York

Answer

New York > Minneapolis > Yuma > Chicago

Question 16

18. Large kites need a wind speed of at least 13 km/h to ne able to fly. In which city is it very unlikely that such kites could fly on most days during the year?

Accepted Answer

Yuma

Answer

Minneapolis

Answer

Chicago

Answer

New York

Question 17

19. Looking at the wind speeds in the four cities, which TWO cities have very similar patterns?

Accepted Answer

New York and Chicago

Answer

Minneapolis and Yuma

Answer

Chicago and Minneapolis

Answer

Yuma and New York

Question 18

20. Look at the graph below. It shows average rainfall each month in San Francisco. What pattern can you see for rainfall in San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Highest in the winter and none in the summer

Answer

Highest in the summer and none in the winter

Answer

Highest in the spring and fall

Answer

Almost the same throughout the year

Question 19

21. Look at the two graphs above.

Your family is thinking of moving to Yuma. One graph shows the average amount of rainfall each month and the other shows the average temperature each month Thinking about how hot the temperature can be and how much water plants need to grow, what do you think the area around Yuma will look like?

Accepted Answer

Dry and sparse vegetation

Answer

Lush green parks and gardens

Answer

Many fields with crops surrounding the city

Answer

Many forests surrounding the city

Question 20

22. Look at the image of the globe to answer then next 5 questions. To help work out weather patterns, the Earth is divided into three areas, each having a distinct climate. Choose Yes or No to show if each option is one of Earth's areas.

Oceans?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 21

23. Look at the image of the globe to answer then next 5 questions. To help work out weather patterns, the Earth is divided into three areas, each having a distinct climate. Choose Yes or No to show if each option is one of Earth's areas.

Land?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 22

24. Look at the image of the globe to answer then next 5 questions. To help work out weather patterns, the Earth is divided into three areas, each having a distinct climate. Choose Yes or No to show if each option is one of Earth's areas.

Polar?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 23

25. Look at the image of the globe to answer then next 5 questions. To help work out weather patterns, the Earth is divided into three areas, each having a distinct climate. Choose Yes or No to show if each option is one of Earth's areas.

Temperate?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 24

26. Look at the image of the globe to answer then next 5 questions. To help work out weather patterns, the Earth is divided into three areas, each having a distinct climate. Choose Yes or No to show if each option is one of Earth's areas.

Tropical?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 25

27. The North Pole sits at the very top of our planet. Some of the following statements are true about the North Pole. Some are not true. Choose True or False for the statements below.

There are very heavy tropical thunderstorms most days

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 26

28. The North Pole sits at the very top of our planet. Some of the following statements are true about the North Pole. Some are not true. Choose True or False for the statements below.

There are only two distinct seasons-summer and winter

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 27

29. The North Pole sits at the very top of our planet. Some of the following statements are true about the North Pole. Some are not true. Choose True or False for the statements below.

There are high temperatures all year round.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 28

30. The North Pole sits at the very top of our planet. Some of the following statements are true about the North Pole. Some are not true. Choose True or False for the statements below.

All seasons have the same amount of daylight.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

Question 29

31. The North Pole sits at the very top of our planet. Some of the following statements are true about the North Pole. Some are not true. Choose True or False for the statements below.
It is very cold throughout the year, and ice and snow are always present.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 30

32. Sometimes the weather can be so extreme that it becomes a hazard to people and property. These hazards vary according to the climate of the region. Read the options below and decide whether or not each is a possible hazard of living near the equator. Choose Yes if it is a possible hazard of living near the equator, and No if it is not.

Severe cold?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 31

33. Sometimes the weather can be so extreme that it becomes a hazard to people and property. These hazards vary according to the climate of the region. Read the options below and decide whether or not each is a possible hazard of living near the equator. Choose Yes if it is a possible hazard of living near the equator, and No if it is not.

Lightning?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 32

34. Sometimes the weather can be so extreme that it becomes a hazard to people and property. These hazards vary according to the climate of the region. Read the options below and decide whether or not each is a possible hazard of living near the equator. Choose Yes if it is a possible hazard of living near the equator, and No if it is not.

Hurricane or tropical storm?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 33

35. Sometimes the weather can be so extreme that it becomes a hazard to people and property. These hazards vary according to the climate of the region. Read the options below and decide whether or not each is a possible hazard of living near the equator. Choose Yes if it is a possible hazard of living near the equator, and No if it is not.

Heavy snowfall?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 34

36. Sometimes the weather can be so extreme that it becomes a hazard to people and property. These hazards vary according to the climate of the region. Read the options below and decide whether or not each is a possible hazard of living near the equator. Choose Yes if it is a possible hazard of living near the equator, and No if it is not.

Mudslides and floods?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 35

Which of the following should you do if you are outside when a thunderstorm starts? Choose Yes or No.

Avoid open fields?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 36

38. Which of the following should you do if you are outside when a thunderstorm starts? Choose Yes or No.

Avoid standing near tall poles or under trees?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 37

39. Which of the following should you do if you are outside when a thunderstorm starts? Choose Yes or No.

Gather in groups in the school yard?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 38

40. Which of the following should you do if you are outside when a thunderstorm starts? Choose Yes or No.

Seek shelter inside a building or closed vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 39

41. Which of the following should you do if you are outside when a thunderstorm starts? Choose Yes or No.

Climb onto the roof of your house?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 40

42. Lightning can cause fires when it hits the ground. Which of these actions will help to reduce such fires? Choose Yes if it will help and No if it will not.

Clear away dead plants or brush from nearby buildings?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 41

43. Lightning can cause fires when it hits the ground. Which of these actions will help to reduce such fires? Choose Yes if it will help and No if it will not.

Allow litter to build up in parks and the countryside?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 42

44. Lightning can cause fires when it hits the ground. Which of these actions will help to reduce such fires? Choose Yes if it will help and No if it will not.

Fit lightning conductor rods to buildings?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 43

45. Lightning can cause fires when it hits the ground. Which of these actions will help to reduce such fires? Choose Yes if it will help and No if it will not.

Keep large stores of dried logs unprotected?

Accepted Answer

No

Answer

Yes

Question 44

46. Lightning can cause fires when it hits the ground. Which of these actions will help to reduce such fires? Choose Yes if it will help and No if it will not.

Build firebreaks in forest areas?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

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