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WorksheetsWeather Predictions 6.E.2B.1
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 30mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which type of image is this?
a)
Radar
b)
Satellite
c)
Isotherm
d)
Isobar
2.
Predict the weather for South Carolina over the next couple days.
a)
Rain is coming
b)
Sunny weather ahead
c)
Snow storm on its way
d)
Hurricane approaching
3.
This weather instrument is a...
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
wind vane
d)
thermometer
4.
This weather instrument is a...
a)
thermometer
b)
anemometer
c)
rain gauge
d)
barometer
5.
This weather instrument is a...
a)
anemometer
b)
Christmas ornament
c)
wind vane
d)
barometer
6.
This instrument measures air pressure.
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
rain gauge
d)
thermometer
7.
A high pressure system means we might have this weather.
a)
Snow blizzard
b)
Sunny and dry
c)
Rain storm
d)
Tornado
8.
A low pressure system means we might have this weather.
a)
Sunny
b)
A clear sky
c)
Dry day
d)
Stormy or wet
9.
This tool measures the wind speed.
a)
barometer
b)
anemometer
c)
thermometer
d)
my dog when he sticks his head out the window
10.
What pushes weather from place to place?
a)
magic
b)
water
c)
wind
d)
clouds
11.
They are highest clouds in the sky. They look curly, white and feathery. Usually mean good weather.
a)
Cumulus
b)
Cumulonimbus
c)
Cirrus
d)
Stratus
12.
Clouds are made up of tiny drops of ______ or ice. The moisture in the cloud affects the weather.
a)
dust
b)
water
c)
cloud particles
d)
precipitation
13.
This is sometimes called a thunderhead cloud. It looks very tall like mountains and heavy rain comes from it.
a)
Cumulus
b)
Cirrus
c)
Stratus
d)
Cumulonimbus
14.
They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy.
a)
Cirrus
b)
Cumulonimbus
c)
Cumulus
d)
Stratus
15.
These clouds are the closest to the ground. Their name means layer- or sheet like. They bring rain or snow and cover most of the sky.
a)
Cirrus
b)
Stratus
c)
Cumulonimbus
d)
Cumulus
16.
Low clouds (like fog), that are thick, cover the sky, and block the sun. Usually bring continuous precipitation (rain or snow).
a)
stratus
b)
cumulus
c)
cirrus
d)
nimbo
17.
what type of cloud is shown?
a)
cumulus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
18.
what type of cloud is shown?
a)
cumulus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
19.
How do clouds form?
a)
Liquid water is heated and evaporates and becomes water vapor in the atmosphere.
b)
Water vapor in the atmosphere cools and condenses to become tiny liquid water droplets in the atmosphere.
c)
Tiny liquid water droplets float upwards and gather together in the atmosphere to form a cloud.
20.
Cumulonimbus clouds mean ...
a)
fair weather (nice)
b)
thunderstorms
c)
rain/storms coming
d)
long periods of rain
21.
During which part of the water cycle do a cloud form?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Precipitation
c)
condensation
d)
Run off
22.
When two air masses meet it is called a
a)
front
b)
gathering
c)
air mass
23.
Which term best describes how the earth's atmosphere is heated?
a)
spirally
b)
unevenly
c)
circularly
d)
kinetically
24.
what are isobars?
a)
lines connecting places of equal temperature
b)
lines drawn connecting places of equal pressure
c)
lines drawn to places of different temperatures
d)
lines drawn to places of different pressures
25.
what are isotherms?
a)
lines connecting places of equal temperature
b)
lines drawn connecting places of equal pressure
c)
lines drawn to places of different temperatures
d)
lines drawn to places of different pressures
26.
A _____ is formed when intense rotating columns of air extend from a cloud.
a)
tornado
b)
fog
c)
thunder storm
d)
water spout
27.
________ form over warm water as a low-pressure area.
a)
Thunder storm
b)
Water spout
c)
Tornado
d)
Hurricane
28.
A hurricane gains strength from _____ ______ _____ a the ocean's surface.
a)
Cold Dry Air
b)
Cold Humid Air
c)
Warm Humid Air
d)
Warm Dry Air
29.
The deflection of wind and water due to the rotation of the Earth
a)
Greenhouse Effect
b)
Coriolis Effect
c)
Milankovitch Cycles
d)
Global Warming
30.
The natural motion of air
a)
coriolis effect
b)
clouds
c)
sinking
d)
wind
31.
A narrow band of fast moving winds high in the atmosphere
a)
Jet Stream
b)
doldrums
c)
westerlies
d)
polar easterlies
32.
a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere
a)
jet stream
b)
cloud
c)
doldrums
d)
wind
33.
the study of the atmosphere, weather and climate
a)
geology
b)
oceanography
c)
meteorology
d)
biology
34.
the force caused by the weight of the air above us
a)
air pressure
b)
air mass
c)
warm front
d)
isobar
35.
the lines on a weather map connect equal areas of air pressure
a)
contour lines
b)
isotherms
c)
isobars
d)
latitude
36.
the lines on a weather map connect equal areas of temperature
a)
contour lines
b)
isotherms
c)
isobars
d)
longitude
37.
this a large volume of air with a characteristic temperature and humidity
a)
cloud
b)
isobar
c)
millibar
d)
air mass
38.
this is the unit in which me measure air pressure
a)
isobar
b)
isotherm
c)
millibar
d)
celcius
39.
This movement of air has constant easterly winds the move at 30 degrees North & 30 degrees South of the equator.
a)
Trade Winds
b)
Doldrums
c)
Horse Latitudes
d)
Prevailing Westerlies
40.
This is an area near the equator that has relatively calm and light wind
a)
Trade Winds
b)
Horse Latitudes
c)
Doldrums
d)
Polar Easterlies
41.
this device is used to measure wind speed
a)
barometer
b)
thermometer
c)
buret
d)
anemometer
42.
Which type of image is this?
a)
Radar
b)
Satellite
c)
Isotherm
d)
Isobar
43.
What is the approximate air pressure in South Carolina according to this map?
a)
1020 mb
b)
1000 mb
c)
980 mb
d)
950 mb
44.
Which type of image is this?
a)
Radar
b)
Satellite
c)
Isotherm
d)
Isobar
45.
What temperature is it near Augusta South Carolina?
a)
93 F
b)
79 F
c)
67 F
d)
58 F
46.
Which type of image is this?
a)
Radar
b)
Satellite
c)
Isotherm
d)
Isobar
47.
What type of storm is this likely a picture of?
a)
Tornado
b)
Hurricane
c)
Thunderstorm
d)
Sandstorm
48.
What type of weather is near Miami Florida? (MIA)
a)
Rainy
b)
Cloudy
c)
Clear
d)
Cold
49.
Barometric pressure in Irmo has increased from 995 to 1013mb. What type of weather can we expect?
a)
Colder
b)
Warmer
c)
Rainy
d)
Clear
50.
Barometric pressure in Irmo has decreased from 1013mb to 995mb. What type of weather can we expect?
a)
Colder
b)
Warmer
c)
Rainy
d)
Clear
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