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WorksheetsWeather and Climate Change
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 48mins
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Class
Date
1.
The most abundant greenhouse gas is _____.
a)
carbon dioxide
b)
water vapor
c)
nitrogen
d)
methane
2.
Changes in orbit can affect earth's ____________.
a)
temperature
b)
rotation
c)
abundance of gases
d)
tilt
3.
A city near the coast will experience ______ winters and _______ summers than inland areas.
a)
warmer, warmer
b)
cooler, cooler
c)
warmer, cooler
d)
cooler, warmer
4.
El Nino ____________________.
a)
reverses the directions of trade winds
b)
occurs every 15 years
c)
has no impact on climate
5.
The burning of coal, gas, and oil which are all fossil fuels releases __________.
a)
Oxygen
b)
Methane
c)
Carbon Dioxide
d)
Nitrogen
6.
Which effect is a meteorite impact likely to NOT have on global climate processes?
a)
firestorms
b)
acid rain
c)
temperature decrease, leading to next ice age
d)
release gas and dust into atmosphere, blocking out sunlight
7.
We help reduce global warming when we ________.
a)
conserve energy
b)
remove trees
c)
burn coal
d)
produce methane
8.
The level of CO2 in our atmosphere has ______________ in recent decades.
a)
risen
b)
decreased slightly
c)
stayed the same
d)
decreased significantly
9.
changing climate zones can lead to a shift in ____________.
a)
weather patterns
b)
gases
c)
temperature patterns
d)
environmental hazards
10.
What has contributed to almost 1/3 of the rising sea levels?
a)
rivers/streams emptying into oceans
b)
human water consumption
c)
oceans warming
d)
glaciers melting
11.
What is currently happening to polar regions?
a)
nothing
b)
freezing
c)
moving
d)
melting
12.
The best indicators of climate change are _____.
a)
varves
b)
fossils
c)
temperature recordings
d)
greenhouse emissions
13.
What effect would rising temperatures have on animal life?
a)
nothing
b)
possible extinction
c)
must adapt
14.
The fossils of tropical plants and animals found in Polar Regions are used to tell ______.
a)
the temperature of earlier geologic eras
b)
behavioral adaptations
c)
the relative length of growing seasons
d)
the amount of carbon dioxide in the air in prehistoric times
15.
____________________is the process of counting annually laminated sediments to determine the rates of change in climate and various ecosystems.
a)
Annual Calculation
b)
Varve Analysis
c)
Sediment Scrutiny
16.
Earth would be too cold to support life without _____________________.
a)
global warming
b)
the greenhouse effect
c)
tropics
d)
seasons
17.
Warmer waters can result in _________________, where coral expels the algae living in its tissue.
a)
coral discoloration
b)
coral bleaching
c)
algae removal
d)
algae expulsion
18.
Which is NOT a climate zone on earth?
a)
temperate
b)
regional
c)
moderate
d)
polar
19.
The acceleration of changing climate zones means that organisms _______________________.
a)
have time to adapt to new places
b)
will be able to adjust at their own pace
c)
have little time to adapt to new places
d)
all of the above
20.
Which of the following would rising sea levels NOT effect?
a)
Increased evaporation rates
b)
Lost wetlands and estuaries
c)
Coastal erosion and landslides
d)
Coastal flooding
21.
What percent of carbon dioxide is emitted from human breathing?
a)
10%
b)
20%
c)
8%
d)
5%
22.
Mountains can affect the climate of nearby areas.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
The temperature on earth has been ___________ over the past 150 years.
a)
decreasing slightly
b)
rising slightly
c)
making no change
24.
What is the most likely cause of the increase of CO2 levels in our atmosphere?
a)
increased use of fossil fuels by human activity
b)
using energy efficient materials
c)
smoke/gas from volcanic eruptions
d)
lack of photosynthesis from vegetation
25.
Which is the definition for Global Warming?
a)
heating of the planet due to the increasing temperature of earth's core
b)
process by which radiation from the sun warms the surface of earth and traps heat/gases in the atmopshere
process by which radiation from the sun warms the surface of earth and traps heat/gases in the atmopshere
process by which radiation from the sun warms the surface of earth and traps heat/gases in the atmopshere
c)
Gradual increase in overall temperature of earth's atmosphere, generally attributed to increase in CO2 and other pollutants
d)
Alternating layers of clay/silt that represent single years (summer/winter).
26.
A person who studies climate is _______________.
a)
meteorologist
b)
climatologist
c)
forecaster
d)
weather man
27.
______________is the force exerted by the gases pushing on an object.
a)
ozone pressure
b)
cloud pressure
c)
air pressure
d)
stratus pressure
28.
Air pressure ______________ through the layers farther out from the surface as Earth’s pull of______________ decreases.
a)
decreases; gravity
b)
increases; gravity
c)
decreases; ozone
d)
decreases; exosphere
29.
________________ are made of water vapor that condenses in the troposphere.
a)
dew
b)
clouds
c)
evaporation
d)
transpiration
30.
____________ is the process of plants releasing water vapor.
a)
transpiration
b)
evaporation
c)
perspiration
d)
condensation
31.
________________ is formed when water vapor condenses directly onto surfaces.
a)
dew
b)
clouds
c)
frost
d)
transpiration
32.
________ is formed when water vapor changes from gas to ice crystals.
a)
dew
b)
clouds
c)
frost
d)
transpiration
33.
________ is when precipitation that falls on land surfaces attempts to move back toward sea level as surface-water flow or groundwater flow.
a)
flood
b)
run-off
c)
mud
d)
tar
34.
________ ________ are huge bodies of air that form over water or land in tropical or polarregions.
a)
air masses
b)
cloud masses
c)
air pressure
d)
tropical storms
35.
As air masses move and collide with each other, ________ form at the boundaries between them.
a)
air masses
b)
fronts
c)
hurricanes
d)
tropical storms
36.
When neither a cold air mass nor a warm air mass moves at a frontal boundary, the result is a__________ _______ and may produce long periods of ____________
a)
warm front; precipiation
b)
stationary front; precipitation
c)
cold front; precipitation
d)
occluded front; precipitation
37.
_______ pressure systems usually signal fair weather with winds moving clockwise.
a)
low
b)
medium
c)
high
d)
none of the answers are correct
38.
______ pressure systems usually signal stormy weather with winds moving counter clockwise.
a)
low
b)
medium
c)
high
d)
none of the answers are correct
39.
______ are a rapidly moving funnel-shaped cloud that extends down from a storm cloud.
a)
storms
b)
tornadoes
c)
thunderstorms
d)
hurricanes
40.
________ is a condition of Earth’s atmosphere at any time.
a)
weather
b)
air pressure
c)
ozone
d)
rain
41.
________ A tool used to measure wind speed.
a)
barometer
b)
wind vane
c)
anemometer
d)
wind sock
42.
_________ is a low pressure tropical storm that forms over warm ocean water. The lower the pressure in the center of this storm, the faster the winds blow towards the center of the storm.
a)
storms
b)
tornadoes
c)
thunderstorms
d)
hurricanes
43.
_________ is a tool used to measure air pressure.
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
thermometer
d)
hygrometer
44.
_________ are used on a weather map to indicate temperature ranges.
a)
isobars
b)
isotherms
c)
triangles
d)
circles
45.
The source for heating the Earth and circulating Earth’s atmosphere comes from the______________.
a)
sun
b)
moon
c)
earth
d)
ocean
46.
The _____ heats up and releases its heat fairly quickly, but the ______ needs to absorb lots of solar energy to warm up.
a)
land; water
b)
ocean; sea
c)
mountain; valley
d)
trees; land
47.
Warm air near the Earth’s surface rises and then cools and drops, this creates a _________________ in the atmosphere.
a)
run-off
b)
Greenhouse Effect
c)
convection current
d)
water cylce
48.
Convection happens on a global scale in the atmosphere and causes ______ _________.
a)
water cycle
b)
global winds
c)
north poles
d)
south poles
49.
The unequal heating of Earth causes ______ _______(tropical, temperate, polar)
a)
climate zones
b)
water zones
c)
dry zones
d)
wet zones
50.
Because convection cells are in place in the atmosphere and earth is spinning on its axis, the global winds appear to curve. This is known as the __________ ________.
a)
Coriolis Effect
b)
Greenhouse Effect
c)
Climate Effect
d)
Atmosphere Effect
51.
The weather systems usually move across the country from _____ to ________.
a)
north; south
b)
west; north
c)
south; north
d)
west; east
52.
This is a large body of air which has the same temperature, air pressure, and humidity.
a)
air mass
b)
front
c)
cold front
d)
warm front
53.
This form of precipitation falls from clouds when water droplets are heavy.
a)
hail
b)
rain
c)
sleet
d)
snow
54.
This form of precipitation forms as ice crystals in clouds that are below freezing.
a)
rain
b)
sleet
c)
snow
d)
hail
55.
These two conditions describe an air mass.
a)
temperature and precipitation
b)
wind speed and heavy rain
c)
temperature and humidity
d)
direction and air pressure
56.
Where are colder air masses usually formed?
a)
over oceans
b)
over the North or South poles
c)
over the equator
d)
out in space
57.
What should you do if a severe weather warning is issued for your area?
a)
seek safe shelter
b)
have a party
c)
go out and look for the severe weather
d)
ignore the warning
58.
This climate zone is located directly north and directly south of the equator.
a)
polar climate
b)
temperate climate
c)
tropical climate
d)
thermosphere
59.
Climate is
a)
the further you get from the equator
b)
the higher you go, the colder it gets
c)
the conditions of the atmosphere at a certain place and time.
d)
the average weather conditions of an area over a long period of time.
60.
How does higher altitude affect climate?
a)
the higher you go above sea level, the colder it gets.
b)
The further you get from the equator, the colder it gets.
c)
The closer you get to the equator, the hotter it gets.
d)
The process by which heat from the sun is trapped near Earth's surface.
61.
Which part of the water cycle is occuring when warm, moist air cools and begins forming clouds?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
transpiration
62.
Which is the opposite of condensation?
a)
runoff
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
transpiration
63.
A student gets a can of soda from the refrigerator. There is a thin film of moisture on the surface of the can. Which best describes the source of the moisture?
a)
Water from the air condensed on the can
b)
Water from the can evaporated into the air
c)
Melted ice from the refrigerator forms on the can
d)
Ice from the refrigerator becomes frozen on the can
64.
Which best explains what happens first when water evaporates?
a)
a liquid turns into a gas
b)
a gas turns into a liquid
c)
a liquid turns into a solid
d)
a solid turns into a liquid
65.
Which process of the water cycle would be most affected by a lack of sunlight?
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
d)
runoff
66.
Which describes the processes involved in causing rain?
a)
Warm air moves in below cool air, pushing the cool air up, which causes clouds to form and rain to fall
b)
Cool air moves in above warm air, pushing the warm air down, which causes clouds. The water eventually falls as rain
c)
As warm air rises, it cools, causing water to condense on dust particles and form clouds. The water eventually falls as rain
d)
As cool air rises, it warms, causing water to condense and form clouds. The water molecules will eventually fall as rain
67.
What is A?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
68.
What is B?
a)
Solid
b)
Liquid
c)
Gas
69.
When changing from a solid to a liquid, the particles are moving____________. This is caused by _________.
a)
Moving away from each other, melting
b)
Moving away from each other, evaporation
c)
getting closer to each other, heating
d)
getting closer to each other, freezing
70.
When changing from a liquid to a solid, the particles are moving____________. This is caused by _________.
a)
Moving away from each other, freezing
b)
Moving away from each other, evaporation
c)
getting closer to each other, heating
d)
getting closer to each other, freezing
71.
What is D?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
72.
What is C?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
73.
What is B?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
74.
What is A?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
75.
What Is It Called When Water Vapor Becomes Liquid Water
a)
Percipitation
b)
Evaporation
c)
Condensation
d)
Precipitation
76.
What is the process of water droplets falling to the ground?
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
precipitation
d)
transpiration
77.
What is the largest source of water on Earth?
a)
storms
b)
oceans
c)
the great lakes
d)
rivers
78.
The water cycle is how rocks are formed.
a)
True
b)
False
79.
The sun's energy causes evaporation.
a)
True
b)
False
80.
What is the process of water turning into a cloud?
a)
Precipitation
b)
Condensation
c)
Evaporation
d)
Cloudsentation
81.
The supply of freshwater under the Earth's surface.
a)
watershed
b)
mouth
c)
headwaters
d)
groundwater
82.
Which source of freshwater is not easily available for human use?
a)
oceans
b)
freshwater lakes
c)
rivers
d)
icecaps/glaciers
83.
On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface of a pond?
a)
warm, sunny
b)
cold, sunny
c)
warm, rainy
d)
cold, rainy
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