WorksheetsWeather SLO Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What happens to the air pressure as you go higher in altitude?
a)
it increases
b)
it decreases
c)
it remains steady
d)
it changes randomly
2.
In which layer of the atmosphere do most clouds form?
a)
troposphere
b)
thermosphere
c)
stratosphere
d)
mesosphere
3.
This gas is found in the stratosphere but not in the troposphere. It is
a)
ozone.
b)
oxygen.
c)
ntitrogen.
d)
carbon dioxide.
4.
Humans add greatly to the carbon cycle by
a)
driving cars.
b)
planting trees.
c)
conserving energy.
d)
using solar power.
5.
When the combustion engine was invented it had many positive effects on society, but years later it has been discovered that the burning of oil and coal has one major negative effect on the environment. What is that negative effect?
a)
It improves air quality.
b)
It uses renewable resources.
c)
It causes a hole in the ozone.
d)
It increases the greenhouse effect.
6.
Why is the increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide dangerous?
a)
The gas inhibits the escape of heat from Earth’s atmosphere.
b)
Carbon dioxide inhibits rainfall causing long droughts.
c)
The gas prevents plants from photosynthesizing.
d)
Carbon dioxide is highly toxic if inhaled.
7.
Burning of fossil fuels has changed the atmosphere by
a)
producing a hole in the ozone.
b)
reducing the CFCs in the atmosphere.
c)
increasing the concentration of carbon dioxide.
d)
increasing the concentration of ozone in the atmosphere.
8.
Following the evaporation stage of the water cycle, the evaporated water
a)
is replaced.
b)
forms clouds.
c)
precipitates to the ground.
d)
is stored in a lake or stream.
9.
The dominant gas in the atmosphere that forms clouds is
a)
oxygen.
b)
nitrogen.
c)
water vapor.
d)
carbon dioxide.
10.
What two processes describe water vapor entering the atmosphere?
a)
evaporation and transpiration
b)
condensation and precipitation
c)
precipitation and evaporation
d)
transpiration and condensation14.
11.
What device is used to tell if the air pressure decreases during a storm?
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
anemometer
d)
sling psychrometer
12.
A weather map is often used to illustrate the boundary that separates warmer and cooler air. What is the boundary called?
a)
an air mass
b)
a front
c)
a jet stream
d)
convection zone
13.
A tornado is an example of which of the following?
a)
a tropical storm
b)
a hurricane
c)
a high-pressure system
d)
a low-pressure system
14.
In which layer of the atmosphere is air pressure the greatest?
a)
troposphere
b)
stratosphere
c)
thermosphere
d)
mesosphere
15.
Which of the following is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?
a)
oxygen
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
nitrogen
d)
argon
16.
Which of the following processes describes water changing from a liquid to a gas?
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
precipitation
d)
run off
17.
Using the satellite/radar image, which of the following statements is correct?
a)
Atlanta is experiencing a sunny day.
b)
Houston is clear and sunny.
c)
St. Louis is experiencing hurricane conditions.
d)
Dallas is experiencing severe thunderstorms.
18.
What type of equal measure do the isobars shown on this map connect?
a)
air pressure
b)
temperature
c)
winds
d)
humidity
19.
Based on the information in the weather map, which direction will the wind move?
a)
east to west
b)
west to east
c)
north to south
d)
south to north
20.
Which of the following would most likely describe an air mass that forms over the Gulf of Mexico?
a)
cold and dry
b)
cold and humid (moist)
c)
warm and dry
d)
warm and humid (moist)
21.
Suppose the air temperature outside is 30 degrees Farenheit and the relative humidity is 90%. What kind of weather should you expect if a cold front is moving in your direction?
a)
light rain
b)
a snow storm
c)
a tornado
d)
sunny, dry weather
22.
What is the effect of unequal heating of Earth's surface?
a)
wind
b)
ocean tides
c)
the Greenhouse Effect
d)
the Coriolis Effect
23.
Which choice correctly describes either a land or sea breeze?
*Hint-eliminate one picture at a time that can't make sense.
*Hint-eliminate one picture at a time that can't make sense.
a)
Letter A
b)
Letter B
c)
Letter C
d)
Letter D
24.
Which of the following is a valid example of how the greenhouse effect works in earth's atmosphere?
a)
Gases in the atmosphere absorb solar energy and become warmer.
b)
A blacktop road feels hotter than the surrounding ground surfaces because of the sun.
c)
A refrigerator feels warm on the outside but cool on the inside.
d)
Ocean water heats up slower than the sand at the beach.
25.
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the effect of solar radiation on land and water?
a)
Land heats up slower and water heats up quickly.
b)
Land heats up quickly and water heats up slowly.
c)
Land and water heat up and cool down equally.
d)
Land heats up quickly at night and cools down quickly during the day.
26.
Which global wind is responsible for weather movement across the United States?
a)
the doldrums
b)
the trade winds
c)
the polar easterlies
d)
the prevailing westerlies
27.
Winds curve as they move across earth's surface because of which of the following?
a)
the Coriolis Effect
b)
the humidity
c)
the air pressure
d)
the air temperature
28.
Why are coastal areas cooler during the day than inland areas?
a)
It rains during the day in coastal areas.
b)
A cool breeze blows from the sea during the day.
c)
Coastal areas experience storms every other day.
d)
The sea absorbs the heat of the air over coastal areas.
29.
In winter, although many parts of Europe have heavy snow falls, the sea ports remain ice-free and ships come and go. What could be a reason why the sea ports remain ice-free?
a)
A warm ocean current flows along the coast.
b)
A cold ocean current flows along the coast.
c)
The inland regions have very mild winters.
d)
The coastal regions have very severe winters.
30.
Which of the letters above describe the polar easterlies?
a)
Letter A
b)
Letter B
c)
Letter C
d)
Letter D
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