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WorksheetsWeather and Climate Review
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
What is the atmosphere?
a)
oxygen
b)
a mixture of gases
c)
carbon dioxide
d)
water vapor
2.
Why does hot air rise?
a)
It is heavier.
b)
It is less dense.
c)
It is more dense.
d)
It is unstable.
3.
Air pressure is measured with a
a)
barometer
b)
thermometer
c)
anemometer
d)
psychrometer
4.
The __________________ is the layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs.
a)
exosphere
b)
thermosphere
c)
mesosphere
d)
troposphere
5.
Winds always blow from ___________ to ____________ pressure.
a)
north to south
b)
east to west
c)
high to low
d)
low to high
6.
A ____________________ is used to measure temperature.
a)
barometer
b)
anemometer
c)
psychrometer
d)
thermometer
7.
Humidity is measured with a
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
psychrometer
d)
anemometer
8.
In the water cycle, moisture enters the atmosphere as a result of
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
precipitation
d)
the Coriolis effect
9.
Moisture in the atmosphere is called
a)
density
b)
evaporation
c)
humidity
d)
air pressure
10.
The type of front that forms when a mass of cold air moves under a mass of warm air, and can bring very strong storms is a
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
11.
In order for air to release precipitation, the humidity level must reach
a)
25%
b)
50%
c)
100%
d)
0%
12.
Clouds form when moisture in the air
a)
freezes
b)
condenses on small particles of dust or smoke
c)
evaporates
d)
solidifies into 6-sided flat crystal patterns due to a drop in air temperature
13.
Unstable atmosphere conditions lead to the formation of lightning and thunder in
a)
cirrus clouds
b)
cumulus clouds
c)
stratus clouds
d)
cumulonimbus clouds
14.
A maritime polar air mass that forms over the North Pacific Ocean brings what kind of weather to the Pacific Coast?
a)
warm and dry
b)
warm and wet
c)
cold and dry
d)
cold and wet
15.
Which climate zone is located nearest to the equator and usually consists of warm temperatures year-round?
a)
polar
b)
temperate
c)
tropical
16.
Which climate zone are we located in?
a)
polar
b)
temperate
c)
tropical
17.
Which of the following is not a type of precipitation?
a)
frost
b)
rain
c)
snow
d)
hail
18.
The continuous movement of water from the air, to the land, back to the air is known as
a)
the collection cycle
b)
the water cycle
c)
a cyclone
d)
the splash zone
19.
Which type of weather instrument is this?
a)
thermometer
b)
wind vane
c)
anemometer
d)
rain gauge
20.
Which type of cloud is pictured? They are tall, extend up multiple levels, can produce strong storms and have rain in them.
a)
cumulonimbus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
d)
altostratus
21.
Which type of clouds are these? They are high level, thin, wispy clouds that usually accompany winds and signal the weather is going to be changing.
a)
cumulus
b)
stratus
c)
cumulonimbus
d)
cirrus
22.
Which type of front is pictured?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
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