SCIENCE QUIZ

Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?

• fair

• rainy

• thunderstorms

• foggy

Lataya wanted to take pictures of cirrus clouds at school; however, the morning weather report indicated a low-pressure system over her area. Why will Lataya have to wait to see cirrus clouds?

• because low-pressure systems generally bring cool, dry air

• because low-pressure systems generally bring fair weather

• because low-pressure systems generally do not bring clouds

• because low-pressure systems generally bring rainy weather

During recess, Max observed mostly cirrus clouds in the sky. Which describes the weather conditions he can most likely expect to see for the next two hours?

• fair

• rainy

• snowy

• windy

Which causes the subtropical jet stream to bring cold, wet winter weather to the southeastern United States

• El Nino

• La Nina

• Coriolus Effect

• Polar northeasterlies

Which causes the subtropical jet stream to bring warm, dry winter weather to the southeastern United States

• El Nino

• La Nina

• Jet Stream

• Polar southeasterlies

Which best describes heat transfer due to convection?

• It occurs with direct contact.

• It occurs with direct contact.

• It occurs with movement of a fluid.

• It occurs only when something is burning.

How does the sun warm a person’s face?

• Trough radiation

• Through convection

• Through conduction

• Through perspiration

Which best describes an example of heat transfer through radiation?

• burning your finger on a curling iron

• ironing a dress shirt and tie

• cooking soup on the stove

• Roasting a marshmallow over a campfire

Which best describes an example of heat transfer through convection?

• Burning your finger on a curling iron

• Warming soup

• Tanning your skin

• Warming yourself by a fire

Why are pots used for cooking made of metal?

• Metal is an excellent conductor of heat.

• Metal makes the handle look attractive.

• Metal is a poor conductor of heat.

• Styrofoam should be used