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WorksheetsWeather and Climate
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 22mins
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1.
Earth is tilted 23.5 degrees on its axis. What angle would Earth's tile need to be in order for there to be no seasons on Earth?
a)
0 degrees
b)
45 degrees
c)
60 degrees
d)
Earth's tile doe not offset the seasons
2.
On summer day which clouds are most likely to bring rain?
a)
thin, fluffy clouds
b)
red clouds at sunset
c)
thick, dark gray clouds
d)
clouds that look like white sheep
3.
The average temperature in Atlanta in June is 25 degrees C, but the average temperature in December is 7 degrees C. Why is the average temperature in Atlanta higher in June that in December?
a)
The sun is hotter during June than it is during December.
b)
Earth is closer to the sun in June than it is during December.
c)
Earth's axis is tilted so that Atlanta gets more direct sunlight in June than in December.
d)
The atmosphere in Atlanta absorbs more heat from sunlight in June than in December.
4.
During which portion of the Earth's revolution around the sun is the Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the sun?
a)
Vernal equinox
b)
summer solstice
c)
autumnal equinox
d)
winter solstice
5.
Meteorologist often look at differences in air pressure when they are trying to predict the weather. Why do these differences occur?
a)
The sun heats different places at different rates.
b)
The moon's gravity has a different strength at different places.
c)
Earth's rotation makes different places move at different speeds.
d)
Volcanoes add different amounts of heat and gas to the air in different places.
6.
Which is the warmest climate zone?
a)
Arctic Zone
b)
Temperate Zone
c)
Tropical Zone
d)
Intermediate Zone
7.
Cold air masses that form at high latitudes are called
a)
polar air masses
b)
continental air masses
c)
warm air masses
d)
maritime air masses
8.
In some years there are more hurricanes than usual. This is probably because
a)
the ocean is warmer than usual
b)
the ozone layer is very thin
c)
there are more windy days than usual
d)
the gravitational pull of the Moon is stronger
9.
At the seashore late in the afternoon on a hot, sunny day, a person often feels a strong breeze coming in from the ocean. Which of the following is the reason for the breeze?
a)
The pounding waves generate air currents.
b)
The warm air over the ocean rushes in to replace the cool air that rises over the land.
c)
The heavy, cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace the warm air that rises over the land.
d)
There are no clouds to block the wind coming in from the ocean.
10.
At a beach, the water and sand are not absorbing and losing heat equally. Which is MOST LIKELY to occur?
a)
rain
b)
snow
c)
wind
d)
humidity
11.
Which is most likely to cause a hurricane?
a)
a distant tidal wave
b)
a deep underwater earthquake
c)
warm evaporated water from the ocean
d)
cold evaporating water from the ocean
12.
What causes a thunderstorm?
a)
air
b)
wind
c)
moist air
d)
rain
13.
What conditions are necessary for a tornado to form?
a)
Rapidly sinking cold air
b)
A stationary front
c)
Rapidly rising warm air
14.
What is the name of the scale that measures Tornado Strength as of 2007?
a)
Saffir-Simpson Scale
b)
Richter Scale
c)
Enhanced Fujita Scale
15.
This kind of front forms when a fast moving cold air mass hits a warm air mass.
a)
Warm front
b)
Cold front
c)
Stationary front
16.
This kind of front is formed when two air masses meet and don't move.
a)
Cold front
b)
Warm front
c)
Stationary front
17.
What is a rapidly spinning column of air that has high winds, low pressure, and touches the ground?
a)
Thunderstorm
b)
Hurricane
c)
Tornado
d)
Cyclone
18.
This is a violent weather event accompanied by lightning, thunder, strong winds, and rain.
a)
monsoon
b)
shower
c)
tornado
d)
thunderstorm
19.
Which season is represented by A?
a)
winter
b)
spring
c)
summer
d)
autumn
20.
Which season is represented by C?
a)
winter
b)
spring
c)
summer
d)
autumn
21.
Which season is represented by D?
a)
spring
b)
winter
c)
summer
d)
autumn
22.
Which season is represented by B?
a)
summer
b)
autumn
c)
spring
d)
winter
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