Weather and Climate Science Fusion

One summer afternoon, Kim heard on the news that the humidity in Ocala, Florida was 80%. How would the air feel when Kim goes outside?

• cold and dry

• warm and wet

• cold and wet

• warm and dry

Ling heard on the news that a high-pressure system is moving into her area. What weather conditions should she expect?

• clear skies

• fog

• thunder clouds

• sleet

When Andy talked to his cousin in Ohio, she said it was raining. It was snowing at Andy’s house in Pennsylvania. What is the main reason for the difference in precipitation in the two locations?

• air pressure

• humidity

• temperature

• wind speed

When Brian left for school in the morning, weather conditions were cool and humid and it was difficult for him to see very far. What is he most likely observing?

• fog

• snow

• rain

• sleet

Sari is making a model of a treeless area that usually gets less than 10 inches of precipitation each year and the soil below the surface is frozen. Which climate zone does Sari’s model show?

• equatorial

• tropical

• temperate

• polar

There are several different climate zones in the world that vary based on temperature and latitude. In general, what is the relationship between temperature and latitude?

• Temperature stays the same for all latitudes.

• Temperature increases as latitude increases.

• Temperature decreases as latitude increases.

• Temperature and latitude decrease at the same rate.

Coos Bay, Oregon and Boise, Idaho are approximately at the same latitude. In January, the average temperature in Coos Bay is 11.7ºC (53º F). The average temperature in Boise is 2.7º C (37º F). What is the most likely reason for the difference in the average January temperatures of the two cities?

• Coos Bay is near the Pacific Ocean

• Coos Bay gets more precipitation.

• Boise is closer to the equator.

• Boise is at a lower elevation.

Jeremy is reporting the weather in his hometown of Otter Creek, Florida. Which will he NOT report to describe the weather?

• wind speed

• humidity

• precipitation

• elevation

Maxy researched types of clouds and how they relate to weather. Which type of cloud is most likely to produce hail?

• altostratus

• cirrostratus

• cumulonimbus

• stratus

Trevor lives in an area of Florida where hurricanes are sometimes severe. Where should he and his family plan to go if they do not have time to leave the area?

• outside in the open

• outside under a tree

• inside near a light fixture

• inside away from windows