WorksheetsWeather Review
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 6hrs 45mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A sudden rain shower interrupted a hot, dry day. Is this an example of a weather change or climate change?
a)
Weather change
b)
Climate change
2.
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 atomspehere
d)
clouds are not important to weather
3.
How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the eastern coast of the United States?
a)
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
b)
The Gulf Stream causes more overcast skies.
c)
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to decrease.
4.
In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?
a)
from south to north
b)
from east to west
c)
from east to south
d)
from west to east
5.
When a boundary of a cold air mass moves in and replaces a boundary of a warm air mass, what is the name of this process?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
high pressure
d)
jet stream
6.
The boundary between two air masses is known as:
a)
front
b)
storm
c)
climate
d)
flood
7.
This type of front can bring strong storms
a)
cold
b)
warm
c)
stationary
d)
occluded
8.
This type of front results in the same weather for several days
a)
warm
b)
cold
c)
stationary
d)
occluded
9.
This weather tool measures wind speed and direction
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
anemometer
d)
psychrometer
10.
Which weather tool measures air pressure?
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
anemometer
d)
psychrometer
11.
Which tool is used to measure the amount of water vapor in the air?
a)
Anemometer
b)
hygrometer
c)
thermometer
d)
wind vane
12.
Which characteristics of weather are most important in the formation of cloud cover?
a)
winds, presence of other clouds, change in rainfall
b)
amount of water vapor, runoff and wind speeds
c)
amount of runoff, other clouds, temperature
d)
temperature, amount of water vapor, change in air pressure
13.
A low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?
a)
cold and dry
b)
fair and sunny
c)
clear and humid
d)
rainy and windy
14.
How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the eastern coast of the United States?
a)
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
b)
The Gulf Stream causes more overcast skies.
c)
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to decrease.
15.
In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?
a)
from south to north
b)
from east to west
c)
from east to south
d)
from west to east
16.
Which cloud type is the most likely to produce hail?
a)
status
b)
cumulonimbus
c)
cumulus
d)
cirrus
17.
Why would residents along the coast of North Carolina most likely be concerned about a strong La Niña event in August?
a)
La Niña can mean an active hurricane season.
b)
La Niña returns every 2–7 years.
c)
La Niña can mean a decrease in winter precipitation.
d)
La Niña is associated with very warm ocean temperatures.
18.
Which lists some effects of El Niño?
a)
cooler temperatures and less rain
b)
warmer temperatures and less rain
c)
warmer temperatures and more rain
19.
When a boundary of a cold air mass moves in and replaces a boundary of a warm air mass, what is the name of this process?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
high pressure
d)
jet stream
20.
If you were examining the climate instead of weather of an area you would look at which of the following?
a)
weather in a day
b)
weather in a month
c)
tracking the jet stream
d)
fronts
21.
This type of front results in the same weather for several days
a)
warm
b)
cold
c)
stationary
d)
occluded
22.
In _______ pressure systems, air rises
a)
high
b)
low
c)
medium
d)
none
23.
In _________ pressure systems, air sinks:
a)
high
b)
low
c)
medium
d)
none
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