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WorksheetsMeteorology Review I
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 58mins
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Class
Date
1.
On a summer day in July, Marsha stepped barefoot onto the hot sand from the cool ocean water. Why did the sand seem so much warmer?
a)
The sand has a lower specific heat and heats up rapidly
b)
The water has a lower specific heat and heats up slowly
c)
The sand has a higher specific heat and heats up slowly
d)
The ocean has a higher specific heat and heats up rapidly
2.
Based on the weather map, which city will most likely experience increasing temperatures during the next 24 hours?
a)
Denver, because it is raining there
b)
Minneapolis, because a cold front is approaching
c)
Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching
d)
Houston, because it is in a high pressure area
3.
If a cold front is currently passing through the city of Denver, what type of weather conditions is Denver most likely experiencing?
a)
warm, foggy weather
b)
cooler, dry weather
c)
hot, dry weather
d)
thunderstorms
4.
Hurricanes and similar storm systems begin over oceans. The map below shows average surface temperatures of the oceans in the summer. Based on the map, which area probably produced the most violent storm systems?
a)
Area 1
b)
Area 2
c)
Area 3
d)
Area 4
5.
Based on the given model of the Earth, which of these locations is an area of low pressure? (NOTE: the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn are located at 30o latitude)
a)
Equator
b)
North Pole
c)
Tropic of Cancer
d)
Tropic of Capricorn
6.
A student heard the weather forecaster on television say that an area of low pressure was located over his region of the state. What type of weather is the area most likely to experience?
a)
sunny skies
b)
clear skies
c)
cloudy skies
d)
none of these
7.
A light rain system with thin clouds has moved through Oklahoma. What has occurred to produce this type of precipitation?
a)
a warm front
b)
a massive buildup of high air pressure
c)
a hurricane is forming in the Gulf of Mexico
d)
a cold front
8.
Which of these drives the energy to produce winds?
a)
water
b)
fossil fuels
c)
the sun
d)
hydroelectricity
9.
Which of the following best explains why a hot air balloon rises
a)
The heating of the air causes the pressure inside the balloon to decrease
b)
the heated air inside the balloon is less dense than the cooler air outside the balloon
c)
less dense air wants to be on top of more dense air
d)
all of these
10.
Which of these is most responsible for a city located near the ocean to have a smaller temperature range than a city located in the middle of the US?
a)
daily high wind speeds
b)
slow moving cold fronts
c)
heat from deserts
d)
nearby coastal waters
11.
When air moves from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure, it causes-
a)
an increase in temperature
b)
rain
c)
wind
d)
a decrease in elevation
12.
On hot sunny days, the temperature over the land is warmer than the temperature over the water. The warmer air rises and the cooler air moves over the land, producing sea breezes. This means that-
a)
soil warms up more slowly than water
b)
water has a higher specific heat capacity than land
c)
the air above the land becomes cool and rises
d)
land has a higher specific heat capacity than water
13.
As air cools, it tends to ___ forming an area of ___ pressure.
a)
sink; low
b)
rise; high
c)
rise; low
d)
sink; high
14.
Which of the following occurs in our oceans as a result of the unequal heating across our globe?
a)
winds
b)
waves
c)
gravity
d)
ocean currents
15.
Differences in ___ cause air to move from one place to another.
a)
air pressure
b)
rainfall
c)
weather
d)
elevation
16.
A front is moving across Oklahoma and Texas bringing warm humid air behind it. Which of the following labels should be used to mark this front on a map?
a)
IV only
b)
II and III
c)
II only
d)
I and III
17.
A front is moving across Oklahoma and Texas bringing cold air behind it. Which of the following labels could be used to label the air behind the front?
a)
III only
b)
I and II
c)
II and IV
d)
I and III
18.
Based on the information provided in the weather map, which city shown most recently saw a drop in temperature?
a)
Boise
b)
Denver
c)
Louisville
d)
Shreveport
19.
When isobars are closer together, what does that signify?
a)
stronger winds
b)
an area of no wind
c)
clear skies
d)
clouds
20.
Which location is most likely experiencing the greatest wind speeds?
a)
Location A
b)
Location B
c)
Location C
d)
Location D
21.
Which of the following best describes the weather conditions of location B?
a)
cloudy
b)
windy
c)
clear skies
d)
hurricane
22.
What direction would the wind be blowing in a high pressure system in the northern hemisphere?
a)
clockwise
b)
counterclockwise
c)
upwards
d)
none of these
23.
A cool and dry air mass would be named ___ and have ___ pressure.
a)
continental polar; high
b)
maritime polar; low
c)
continental polar; low
d)
maritime polar; high
24.
Which location on the map is experiencing cool temperatures and clear skies?
a)
Location A
b)
Location B
c)
Location C
d)
Location D
25.
Which type of pressure system should the box be labeled?
a)
High
b)
Low
c)
Stationary
d)
Occluded
26.
In what direction would the wind be blowing in a low pressure system?
a)
inwards
b)
outwards
c)
downwards
d)
none of these
27.
What type of front will soon pass through letter B?
a)
warm
b)
cold
c)
stationary
d)
occluded
28.
What is one condition that is necessary for a hurricane to form?
a)
a strong cold front
b)
warm ocean water
c)
cold ocean water
d)
a strong warm front
29.
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 will most likely experience a drop in pressure over the next few days?
a)
Baltimore
b)
Jacksonville
c)
Portland
d)
Rapid City
30.
Which word best describes the eye of a hurricane?
a)
stormy
b)
windy
c)
cold
d)
calm
31.
How are tropical storms in the Northern Hemisphere different from tropical storms in the Southern Hemisphere?
a)
the winds spin faster in the Southern Hemisphere
b)
tropical storms cause more rain in the Southern Hemisphere
c)
tropical storms don't turn into hurricanes in the Southern Hemisphere
d)
the winds spin in opposite directions
32.
What happens immediately after a hurricane makes landfall?
a)
it gets stronger
b)
it gets weaker
c)
its winds pick up speed
d)
it starts hailing
33.
A large body of air characterized by a similarity of temperature and moisture is referred to as a(n)-
a)
air cell
b)
air mass
c)
front
d)
pressure system
34.
The boundary that separates different air masses is called a(n)-
a)
storm
b)
air mass
c)
front
d)
cyclone
35.
The temperature condition of an air mass is described using the terms Maritime and Continental.
a)
Trure
b)
False
36.
How are air masses described?
a)
by their size and number of clouds
b)
by their temperature and speed
c)
by their location and altitude
d)
by their temperature and moisture content
37.
When a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet and neither can move the other, the result is a(n)-
a)
warm front
b)
stationary front
c)
cold front
d)
occluded front
38.
A(n) ___ is a fast-moving front that often brings thunderstorms followed by clear skies.
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
occluded front
d)
stationary front
39.
The phenomenon that causes straight line winds to curve is called the-
a)
Butterfly Effect
b)
Coriolis Effect
c)
Newton's First Law
d)
Greenhouse Effect
40.
What causes the winds to veer to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere?
a)
rotation of the Earth
b)
orbit of the Earth around the sun
c)
moon phases
d)
air resistance
41.
Why is the equator so much warmer than the poles?
a)
The sun's rays are coming in at a steep angle and are more concentrated
b)
The sun's rays are coming in at a shallow angle and are spread out over a large area
c)
The Greenhouse Effect traps a greater amount of gases around the equator
d)
Convection currents in the Earth's mantle are more focused on the equator
42.
Why does cool air sink over the poles?
a)
the air warms and becomes less dense
b)
the air warms and becomes more dense
c)
the air cools and becomes more dense
d)
the air cools and becomes less dense
43.
Electromagnetic energy traveling through empty space (vacuum) is an example of-
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
potential
44.
in which of the following can convection currents be set up?
a)
air
b)
plastic
c)
a vacuum (void of matter)
d)
solid aluminum
45.
During a house fire, the smoke flames rise up, but the air down near the floor is cooler and less smoky. This is an example of what type of heat transfer-
a)
radiation
b)
conduction
c)
convection
d)
microwave
46.
Energy transfer through convection is primarily restricted to-
a)
fluids
b)
liquids
c)
gases
d)
all of these
47.
When convection occurs in the atmosphere...
a)
warm air sinks and cool air rises
b)
warm air rises and cool air sinks
c)
cool air and warm air sink
d)
cool air and warm air rise
48.
Thermal energy is-
a)
heat
b)
water
c)
matter
d)
light
49.
Where does warm water originate from on our planet?
a)
North Pole
b)
South Pole
c)
Equator
d)
Both the North and South Pole
50.
The wind direction is-
a)
always from an area of low pressure toward high pressure
b)
always from an area of high pressure toward low pressure
c)
always toward the ocean
d)
always toward the land
51.
High temperature means faster moving particles.
a)
True
b)
False
52.
Wind does not affect ocean surface currents.
a)
True
b)
False
53.
The general pattern of winds around a high pressure area is clockwise, outward. The general pattern of winds around a low pressure area is counterclockwise, inward. Based on the information provided, which Texas city shown will most likely have winds from the east?
a)
Abilene
b)
Tyler
c)
Houston
d)
San Antonio
54.
In general, one can expect clear skies with a high pressure area and cloudy conditions in areas of low pressure. Based on this information, and that provided in the following map, which city shown most likely is currently experiencing clouds but will see clearer skies in the near future?
a)
Atlanta
b)
Cleveland
c)
Omaha
d)
Los Angeles
55.
What type of air mass would be associated with the formation of a hurricane?
a)
maritime Tropical
b)
maritime Polar
c)
maritime Continental
d)
continental Tropical
56.
Which of the following is NOT a method of heat transfer?
a)
conduction
b)
condensation
c)
convection
d)
radiation
57.
Precipitation includes the following
a)
a fender that fell off your car
b)
a porcupine quill
c)
sleet, snow and freezing rain
d)
A California roll and miso soup
58.
The ozone layer is in the ______________ and absorbs harmful ultraviolet rays of sunlight.
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stressophere
c)
Gammasophere
d)
Stratosphere
59.
The troposphere is made up mostly of these two gases:
a)
Helium and Carbon Dioxide
b)
Stink and Oxygen
c)
Nitrogen and Carbon Monoxide
d)
Nitrogen and Oxygen
60.
Where do we live?
a)
Tropicalphere
b)
mesosphere
c)
stratosphere
d)
Troposphere
61.
Wind speeds are measured by this device which has cups which catch the wind, turning a dial attached to the instrument. The dial shows the wind speed.
a)
wind vane
b)
rooster on a barn roof
c)
anemometer
d)
a barnacle
62.
A falling barometer means
a)
Take Cover; It's a TWISTERRRRRRRRR!!!!
b)
Prepare for a massive Volcanic Eruption!
c)
Good day for the beach
d)
stormy and wet conditions
63.
measures the amount of rain that has fallen over a specific time period.
a)
Umbrella
b)
snow gauge
c)
rain gauge
d)
rain jackets
64.
This instrument measures air temperature. Most of these are closed glass tubes that hold liquids such as alcohol or mercury. When air around the tube heats the liquid, the liquid expands and moves up the tube. A scale then shows what the actual temperature is.
a)
Barometer
b)
Anemometer
c)
Thermometer
d)
Blender
65.
This meteorological instrument measures air pressure. It tells you whether or not the pressure is rising or falling.
a)
air machine at gas station
b)
anemometer
c)
barometer
d)
stressmometer
66.
How does latitude affect climate?
a)
The higher the latitude, the warmer the climate.
b)
The lower the latitude, the warmer the climate
c)
Latitude only affects the climate in the mountains.
d)
Latitude makes the equator cold and the poles warm.
67.
At which latitude would you expect to find the warmest average temperatures each year?
a)
10 ̊N
b)
23 ̊N
c)
15 ̊S
d)
37 ̊s
68.
Air TOUCHING the warm sand on a beach is also warm
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
levitation
69.
Which is true about land and water?
a)
Water absorbs and releases heat more quickly than land does.
b)
Water absorbs heat more quickly but land releases heat more quickly.
c)
Land absorbs and releases heat more quickly than water does.
d)
Land absorbs heat more quickly but water releases heat more quickly than land does.
70.
A town is located near a large lake. Where would you expect to find the higher temperatures?
a)
During the day, you would find higher temperatures above the lake; at night you would find higher temperatures in town.
b)
During the day, you would find higher temperatures in town; at night you would find higher temperatures above the lake.
c)
You would always find higher temperatures above the lake.
d)
You would always find higher temperatures in the town.
71.
Which belt effects the United States?
a)
Prevailing Westerlies
b)
Horse Winds
c)
Polar Westerlies
d)
Equatorial Northerns
72.
A narrow band of fast moving winds high in the atmosphere
a)
Jet Stream
b)
doldrums
c)
westerlies
d)
polar easterlies
73.
a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere
a)
jet stream
b)
cloud
c)
doldrums
d)
wind
74.
the study of the atmosphere, weather and climate
a)
geology
b)
oceanography
c)
meteorology
d)
biology
75.
the force caused by the weight of the air above us
a)
air pressure
b)
air mass
c)
warm front
d)
isobar
76.
This is a group of numbers and symbols to show the forecast.
a)
barometer
b)
anemometer
c)
station model
d)
weather map
77.
Lines on a weather map that connect equal points of air pressure
a)
Dew point
b)
Fronts
c)
Air masses
d)
Isobars
78.
Which type of cloud indicates fair weather?
a)
nimbus
b)
cumulus
c)
cirrus
d)
cumulonimbus
79.
Oxygen makes up _______ percent of the atmosphere.
a)
78
b)
30
c)
21
d)
1
80.
As altitude increases, pressure __________.
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays the same
d)
rises
81.
Climate is determined by
a)
latitude and precipitation
b)
dew point and wind
c)
temperature and latitude
d)
precipitation and temperature
82.
Less dense air rises.
a)
True
b)
False
83.
Global warming is caused by
a)
greenhouse gases
b)
fossil fuel use
c)
cars and boats
d)
all of the above
84.
Which type of front can be seen here?
a)
cold front
b)
occluded front
c)
stationary front
d)
warm front
85.
Which type of front can be seen here?
a)
cold front
b)
occluded front
c)
stationary front
d)
warm front
86.
What type of front is being shown in the picture?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
87.
If a hurricane moves into cooler water, it will most likely __________.
a)
gain strength
b)
weaken
c)
disappear immediately
d)
to remain unchanged.
88.
In what atmospheric layer is the greatest air pressure?
a)
thermosphere
b)
mesosphere
c)
stratosphere
d)
troposphere
89.
What is the weather on this station model?
a)
Temp: 32F Dew Pt: 29F, rainfall, Pressure: 1091.9mb
b)
Temp: 29F Dew Pt: 32F, rainfall, Pressure: 1091.9mb
c)
Temp: 32F Dew Pt: 29F, snow, Pressure: 1091.9mb
d)
Temp: 32F Dew Pt: 29F, snow, Pressure: 991.9mb
90.
If the dry bulb is 6C and the wet bulb is 4C, what is the dew point?
a)
6C
b)
4C
c)
1C
d)
-4C
91.
If the dry bulb is 16C and the dew point is 12C, what is the cloud base altitude?
a)
1.6km
b)
1.0km
c)
0.5km
d)
Not on this chart
92.
What kind of breeze is this & what time of day/night would it form?
a)
Land breeze - daytime
b)
Land breeze - nighttime
c)
Sea breeze - daytime
d)
Sea breeze - nighttime
93.
Which station model properly shows the following:
Temp=98F
Dew Point=98F
Pressure=999.8mb
Wind=SE @ 5mph
Foggy
Temp=98F
Dew Point=98F
Pressure=999.8mb
Wind=SE @ 5mph
Foggy
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
94.
Small lines at the end of the shaft that represents wind direction on a weather map indicate
a)
air temperature
b)
wind speed
c)
air pressure
d)
relative humidity
95.
A cloud cover symbol that is 3/4 black and 1/4 white represents
a)
20-30 percent cloud coverage
b)
50-60 percent cloud coverage
c)
70-80 percent cloud coverage
d)
90-100 percent cloud coverage
96.
Why does precipitation fall from clouds?
a)
Water on the ground is heated by the sun.
b)
Living things on the ground need water.
c)
Water droplets are get too heavy to float in air.
d)
The temperature on the ground is very warm.
97.
Relative Humidity can be measure by
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
thermometer
d)
psychrometer
98.
The two main parts of a psychrometer are
a)
a rain gauge and a measuring stick
b)
a wet bulb thermometer and a dry-bulb thermometer
c)
a collecting funnel and a measuring tube
d)
a set of cups and a spinning axle
99.
What does "c" in cP stand for?
a)
country
b)
continental
c)
course
d)
convection
100.
What weather instrument is seen in the picture and what does it measure?
a)
barometer; air pressure
b)
thermometer; temperature
c)
anemometer; wind speed
d)
psychrometer; humidity
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