Weather and Climate Quiz

The process below is responsible for our daily changes in weather. What drives this process?

• Sunlight

• Heat from below the surface

• The amount of daily precipitation

• The movement of air masses

Based on the information in the image, what effect does the direct sunlight have on the hydrosphere at the equator?

• Direct light from the Sun reflects the thermal energy back into the atmosphere and radiates outward toward the poles.

• More direct light near the equator will require less thermal energy because the rays are closer to Earth.

• More direct light will provide more thermal energy and make the hydrosphere in this area warmer. As you move away from the equator, the temperature of the hydrosphere will decrease.

• All areas would experience the same type of climate because Earth rotates through night and day.

What type of climate do people living along a coastal area typically experience?

• Cooler temperatures with less precipitation

• Hotter temperatures with more precipitation

• Moderate temperatures with less precipitation

• Moderate temperatures with more precipitation

How do oceans influence weather and climate?

• Oceans cause winds to move by the motion of strong currents.

• Oceans reflect the Sun’s energy back through the atmosphere into space.

• Oceans absorb the energy of the Sun, store it, and release it.

• Ocean waves continually generate heat through wave action.

During the daytime on area coastlines, the temperature of the air over the land is warmer than the temperature of the air over the water. During the nighttime, it is reversed and the air over the water is warmer than the air over the land. This leads to localized winds. The diagram shows these winds. What causes these differences in wind direction?

• Waves crashing against the shoreline create friction, which results in heat.

• The uneven heating of Earth by the Sun creates convection currents.

• Earth is heated evenly by the Sun, but land absorbs heat differently than the ocean.

• Earth is heated unevenly by the Sun, but land and oceans absorb heat evenly.

The map provided shows the current weather conditions. Which of the following statements are true? Select three correct answers.

• Boise and Denver should not expect any changes in weather today.

• The warm front will move south to Louisville.

• Shreveport may experience stormy weather tomorrow.

• A warm front will be moving through Louisville over the next day or two.

• The weather today is driven by global weather patterns such as the jet stream.

The weather map provided here shows atmospheric movement and influences on local weather. In which cities will a change in weather occur over the next 24 hours?The diagram below highlights weather patterns in the United States. Label the types of weather systems for each numbered box.

How does the Gulf Stream affect the east coast of Florida?

• It brings warmer air.

• It brings cooler air.

• It brings cool air at night and warmer air during the day.

• It does not affect the air temperature.

How does the Gulf Stream affect the east coast of Florida? Which statement best explains the answer ?

• The Gulf Stream is the result of Earth’s rotation.

• The Gulf Stream brings water from the equator.

• The Gulf Stream changes direction each year.

• The Gulf Stream is a deep-water ocean current.

The jet stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently experienced a drop in pressure and can also expect a rise in pressure over the next few days? Explain your reasoning.