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Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
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1.
This picture shows sea breeze. What will most likely happen to the wind after the sun goes down?
a)
The wind will continue to blow in the same direction
b)
The wind will blow in the opposite direction.
c)
The wind will increase in speed.
2.
Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas in the mid latitudes?
a)
Temperatures in the mid latitudes vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter.
b)
Temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently warm all year long.
c)
Temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently cool all year long.
3.
What other weather condition is most likely affected by rainfall during the summer season in North Carolina?
a)
fog
b)
humidity
c)
wind speed
4.
What form of precipitation, in which ice crystals freeze over and over, frequently occurs during thunderstorms?
a)
hail
b)
sleet
c)
snow
d)
heavy rain
5.
A student needs approximately 250 mL of water for an experiment. Which letter in the illustration bestrepresents this estimate?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
6.
If the temperature is 30°F, in which form will precipitation most likely be?
a)
fog
b)
hail
c)
rain
d)
snow
7.
Why do most tornadoes in the United States form in May and June?
a)
Warm air masses meet cold air masses during these months.
b)
The Coriolis effect is the strongest during these months.
c)
The temperatures are highest during these months.
8.
When compiling weather data to establish a record of seasonal climate, which type of information will be most important to collect?
a)
current average temperature and air pressure
b)
daily amount of cloud cover and types of clouds
c)
daily temperature ranges and precipitation amounts
d)
monthly humidity levels and average daily wind speeds
9.
A cold front has just reached the area of Idaho that is marked with a star. Which numbered point will the cold front most likely reach next?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
10.
Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure weather systems?
a)
A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and precipitation.
b)
A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.
c)
A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation.
11.
When tropical air masses move into North Carolina, which most likely occurs?
a)
an increase in temperature
b)
an increase in air pollution
c)
an increase in atmospheric pressureDan increase in the number of cirrus clouds
12.
How does a sea breeze affect the weather?
a)
It decreases land temperatures near the ocean.
b)
It increases land temperatures near the ocean.
c)
It decreases rain formation over land near the ocean.
d)
It increases the cloud coverage over the land near the ocean.
13.
Why do most weather systems in the United States move from west to east?
a)
The West Coast is at a higher elevation than the East Coast, and weather systems go downhill.
b)
Prevailing winds carry weather systems to the east across most of the United States.
c)
The West Coast is warmer, and weather systems move from warmer to colder places.
d)
Mountain ranges prevent the movement of weather systems from east to west.
14.
Global atmospheric patterns are responsible for most local weather. Which causes these patterns to exist?
a)
mountain ranges
b)
greenhouse gases
c)
holes in the ozone layer
d)
unequal heating of Earth
15.
Which best describes how global warming affects local temperatures?
a)
It causes temperatures to increase.
b)
It causes temperatures to decrease.
c)
It causes temperatures to constantly change.
d)
It causes temperatures to go below the freezing point.
16.
A man is heating up his dinner over a campfire as shown below.
a)
Metal conducts heat, so the man could burn his hand.
b)
Metal radiates heat, so the man could burn his hand.
c)
Metal is helping light energy pass to the man’s hand.
d)
Metal is helping chemical energy pass to the man’s hand.
17.
Clarissa wants to determine the best material to make a new type of cookware. What type of material should she choose?
a)
A material that conduct heats evenly.
b)
A material that can be easily bent into shape
c)
A material that does not transmit electricity.
d)
A material that will remain cool to the touch.
18.
Michael observes the air pressure daily. Over the last couple of days the air pressure has been dropping. What weather will Michael most likely observe as a result?
a)
increasingly clear skies and more wind
b)
increasingly clear skies and dry weather
c)
increasingly cloudy skies and possible storms
19.
Which best describes why wind movement is predictable?
a)
Air moves from areas of low altitude to areas of high altitude.
b)
Air moves from areas of high pressure to low pressure.
c)
Air moves from areas of low pressure to high pressure.
20.
In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?
a)
from east to west
b)
from west to east
c)
from north to south
21.
Which term best describes the type of wind which wouldmost likely be present while playing on a sunny beach during the day?
a)
hurricane
b)
sea breeze
c)
land breeze
22.
Which is the best indicator that precipitation is on the way?
a)
low pressure
b)
low humidity
c)
low temperature
23.
Which best describes the effect of heavy cloud cover on temperatures at night?
a)
Temperatures will be cooler than expected.
b)
Temperatures will be warmer than expected.
c)
Temperature will change frequently throughout the night.
d)
There will be no change in temperature throughout the night.
24.
Which has the greatest effect on the temperature of a region?
a)
the amount of plants it has
b)
the amount of rainfall it gets
c)
the amount of humans it has
d)
the amount of sunlight it gets
25.
Meteorologists forecast the high temperature for the day to be 90°F. At which time would the temperature be the closest to 90°F?
a)
6:00 a.m.
b)
2:00 p.m.
c)
7:00 p.m.
26.
Why is it important to know the different types of clouds?
a)
Clouds can indicate the time of day that it is.
b)
Clouds can indicate the type of weather that will occur.
c)
Clouds can indicate the temperature of different layers of the atmosphere.
27.
Which best describes a storm that forms over warm sections of the ocean?
a)
blizzard
b)
hurricane
c)
hail storm
28.
A cold air mass is moving toward a warm air mass, and nimbostratus clouds are observed in the sky. Which weather conditions are most likely?
a)
a cool, rainy day
b)
a cool, sunny day
c)
a warm, rainy day
d)
a warm, sunny day
29.
In the morning, Carlos noticed that the air pressure reading on the barometer was beginning to drop. What kind of weather can he most likely expect in the evening?
a)
The weather will be cloudy with a chance of rain.
b)
The weather will be warmer with clear skies.
c)
The weather will be clear and windy.
d)
The weather will be sunny and cool.
30.
Which weather condition will most likely occur when the atmospheric pressure in an area begins falling?
a)
dry
b)
cold
c)
rainy
d)
sunny
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