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WorksheetsWeather Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 9hrs 2mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which is the BEST explanation for how air masses move across the United States?
a)
The prevailing westerlies move air masses from west to east across the United States?
b)
The trade winds move air masses from west to east across the United States.
c)
The jet stream moves air masses from the Pacific Ocean across the United States.
d)
The warm air of the Gulf Stream causes air masses to move from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
2.
Which BEST describes a characteristic of the jet stream?
a)
It forms a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass.
b)
It creates the high winds around the eye of a hurricane.
c)
It forces the hot air along the equator to rise to areas in North America.
d)
It causes high pressure air masses to rotate clockwise.
3.
What type of cloud is usually associated with thunderstorms?
a)
cirrus
b)
stratus
c)
cumulus
d)
cumulonimbus
4.
Which conditions are most likely to create a hurricane off the coast of North Carolina?
a)
Cool water temperatures and a tropical storm moving from the northeast.
b)
Cool water temperatures and a tropical storm moving from the southeast.
c)
Warm water temperatures and a tropical storm moving from the northeast.
d)
Warm water temperatures and a tropical storm moving from the southeast.
5.
What will MOST LIKELY result when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina?
a)
North Carolina will experience tropical weather conditions.
b)
North Carolina will experience hot, dry weather.
c)
North Carolina will experience mild weather.
d)
North Carolina will experience cold weather.
6.
Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure 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.
7.
Looking at the five-day forecast, the weather on Wednesday will most likely be...
a)
clear
b)
rainy
c)
cold
d)
windy
8.
Which methods of collecting weather data is MOST likely to be accurate?
a)
collecting daily from the same place at the same time.
b)
collecting daily from different places at the same times
c)
collecting weekly from different places at the same time
d)
collecting weekly from the same place at different times
9.
Which moves clouds through the atmosphere?
a)
winds
b)
evaporation
c)
condensation
10.
Which clouds indicate precipitation?
a)
cirrus
b)
stratus
c)
nimbus
d)
cumulus
11.
Which term best describes the type of wind which would MOST LIKELY be present while playing on a sunny beach during the day?
a)
hurricane
b)
sea breeze
c)
land breeze
12.
Global winds over the United States blow in which direction?
a)
east to west
b)
north to south
c)
south to west
d)
west to east
13.
Which BEST explains why the air near the top of a mountain is cooler than air at the base of a mountain?
a)
as air pressure decreases, temperature decreases
b)
as air pressure increases, temperature decreases
c)
as wind speed decreases, temperature decreases
d)
as wind speed increases, temperature decreases
14.
Based on the information in the forecast, which will MOST likely be the temperature on October 4?
a)
41 degrees
b)
56 degrees
c)
62 degrees
d)
70 degrees
15.
What is the PRIMARY cause of wind?
a)
the uneven heating of Earth
b)
precipitation falling to Earth
c)
many gases release into the air
d)
water constantly evaporating into the atmosphere
16.
Today the weather is rainy and warm. The weather forecast say that it will be cold during the night. Which will MOST LIKELY be observed while the front moves through the area?
a)
an increase in humidity
b)
dry and clear conditions
c)
winds blowing from the south
d)
an increase in thunderstorms
17.
Based on the graph, when do MOST tornadoes occur in the United States?
a)
Most tornadoes occur during the summer and spring.
b)
Most tornadoes occur in the winter and summer.
c)
Most tornadoes occur during the spring and fall.
18.
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.
19.
Which is MOST associated with a thunderstorm?
a)
low air pressure
b)
high air pressure
c)
winds blowing from the West
d)
winds blowing from the East
20.
Which BEST explains how clouds are classified?
a)
by the elevation at which they are found
b)
by the amount of dust particles in the cloud
c)
by the temperature at which the cloud formed
21.
Which instrument is used to record average precipitation?
a)
rain gauge
b)
barometer
c)
anemometer
22.
A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response best tells the student the difference between weather and climate?
a)
Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.
b)
Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.
c)
Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.
d)
Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.
23.
Which tool is used to measure air pressure?
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
psychrometer
d)
thermometer
24.
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.
25.
Which is an effect of La Nina on North Carolina's summer weather?
a)
decreased winds
b)
decreased rainfall
c)
increased humidity
d)
increased temperature
26.
Which statement is accurate about seasonal temperatures in North Carolina?
a)
The temperatures are varied during each of the different seasons
b)
The average temperature stays close to 60 degrees Fahrenheit during most seasons.
c)
It is difficult to notice the change in temperatures between seasons.
d)
It is difficult to predict what the temperatures will be during each season.
27.
Aliyah observes the air pressure daily. Over the last couple of days the air pressure has been increasing. What weather will Aliyah MOST LIKELY observe as a result?
a)
increasingly clear skies and dry weather
b)
increasingly clear skies and more wind
c)
increasingly cloudy skies and dry weather
28.
Which statement BEST explains how winds is formed?
a)
Air is warmed by radiation and air flow increases as a result of the warming.
b)
Pressure decreases as a result of frictional contact with earth causing air to flow more freely.
c)
Unequal heating of the land causes air to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.
29.
The maps of Oklahoma show changes in the weather over three days. In what region of Oklahoma is the least change in weather recorded?
a)
Northwest
b)
Northeast
c)
Central
d)
Southeast
30.
Which BEST explains why a nearby body of water tends to make local temperatures milder?
a)
Water constantly releases heat into the air.
b)
Water pains and loses heat more slowly than land.
c)
Some water stays liquid when everything else is frozen.
d)
When water is frozen it protects the nearby area from wind.
31.
The table shows the weather in four cities on the same day. Which city is most likely to have snow on this day?
a)
City 1
b)
City 2
c)
City 3
d)
City 4
32.
The weather maps show temperatures and rain chances for four locations over a two-day period. Rain chances increase in which numbered location?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
33.
The table below shows weather conditions in four cities. In which city is the weather MOST LIKELY to change within the next few hours?
a)
City P
b)
City Q
c)
City R
d)
City S
34.
A class observes high, feathery clouds during their data collection. Which student's conclusion is MOST REASONABLE?
a)
Anita says the feathery clouds are rain clouds, and it will rain in the next few hours.
b)
Stacy says the feathery clouds will remain stationary and bring no rain over the next few days.
c)
Tyree says high clouds mean skies are clearing, and there will be sunny skies the next few days.
d)
John says high clouds mean a front is coming and will bring clouds and rain in the next few days.
35.
Which type of weather MOST LIKELY occurs in a high pressure area?
a)
clear
b)
foggy
c)
rainy
d)
snowy
36.
Which BEST explains how El Nino affects the jet stream?
a)
The jet stream is pushed north and results in increased precipitation.
b)
The jet stream is pushed south and results in increases precipitation.
c)
The jet stream is pushed north and results in decreased precipitation.
d)
The jet stream is pushed south and results in decreased precipitation.
37.
Which is MOST LIKELY to happen when a tropical storm moves from the coast of Africa toward the United States, and water temperatures increase?
a)
The tropical storm will continue to move westward and decrease in strength.
b)
The tropical storm will continue to move westward and increase in strength.
c)
The tropical storm will change direction and begin to move eastward and decrease in strength.
d)
The tropical storm will change direction and begin to move eastward and increase in strength.
38.
The map shows several major cities in North Carolina. During the winter, which city MOST LIKELY has the warmest average temperature?
a)
Charlotte
b)
Greensboro
c)
Raleigh
d)
Wilmington
39.
How does the Gulf Stream impact hurricane development off the coast of the southeastern United States?
a)
Colder water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
b)
Colder water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
c)
Warmer water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
d)
Warmer water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
40.
Which BEST explains why North Carolina's winter weather could vary from what is normally predicted during a Lina Nina event?
a)
A slight dip in the jet stream could bring colder weather.
b)
Prevailing westerlies will push air masses from west to east.
c)
Cold air from the Gulf Stream could interact with the jet stream and cause winter storms.
d)
Strong surface currents can push hurricane storms away from the North Carolina coastline.
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