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Atmosphere, Weather and Climate

Total questions: 72

Worksheet time: 3600secs

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Class
Date
1.

On a cold morning, Pierre observed that the grass looked wet. What term best describes what Pierre observed?

a)

Dew

b)

Fog

c)

Mist

d)

Snow

2.
Zoe is a meteorologist.  She is using a barometer.  What feature of weather is Zoe studying with a barometer?
a)
Humidity
b)
Wind Speed
c)
Temperature
d)
Air Pressure
3.
Dawn is comparing the effects of cold weather on different states. Which of the following in an example of possible results of cold weather in Florida?
a)
Prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures may result in hypothermia
b)
Roads and structures can collapse, utility services may be interrupted
c)
Strong winds can topple trees, flash floods can wash away cars, people, and houses
d)
Storm surges and heavy rains may causes flooding and strong winds may destroy structures
4.
Imagine you hear the following weather report:   "Florida is sweltering in summer-like heat and humidity.  Ahead is a cold front that promises to bring down polar air from Canada and cool down the state next week."  What is a front?
a)
a region where there are severe thunderstorms
b)
an area where a tropical storm is likely to form
c)
a boundary between two air masses with the same temperature
d)
a boundary between two air masses with different densities and usually different temperatures
5.
Lightning can be very dangerous.  It can even cause death if it strikes a person or animal.  What is lightning?
a)
a type of tornado
b)
an expansion of air
c)
a mixture of warm air and cold air
d)
a sudden discharge of static electricity
6.
In recording data, it is important to use the proper unit. Which unit is used to measure how warm or cool the air is?
a)
MPH
b)
Degrees Celsius (°C)
c)
Grams (g)
d)
Millimeters (mm)
7.
For a tropical storm to be called a hurricane, the storm must have strong, sustained winds.  What is the minimum wind speed a storm must have to be classified as a hurricane?
a)
31 km/hr
b)
64 km/hr
c)
92 km/hr
d)
120 km/hr
8.
Ocean Currents influence weather.  Which ocean current directly affects weather in Florida?
a)
Monsoon Current
b)
Gulf Stream
c)
North Atlantic Drift
d)
South Pacific Equatorial Current
9.
Which of these substances is a liquid from of precipitation?
a)
Hail
b)
Rain
c)
Sleet
d)
Snow
10.
The process by which water droplets form on grass is called?
a)
Condensation
b)
Deposition
c)
Evaporation
d)
Sublimation
11.
An important piece of information for meteorologists is the ratio of the amount of water vapor in the air to the amount of water vapor needed to reach saturation at a given temperature.  The information enables meteorologists to better predict the weather.  What is this piece of information called?
a)
Wind Speed
b)
Air Pressure
c)
Wind Direction
d)
Relative Humidity
12.
What is the major cause of global winds (convection cells) on Earth?
a)
the spinning of the Earth
b)
the uneven heating of the Earth by the sun
c)
cool water causing movement of hot air
d)
the jet stream
13.
Wind is moving air.  This can be caused by high and low pressure in both local winds and global winds.  What is the process called that moves air on Earth creating winds by uneven heating?
a)
Coriolis Factor
b)
Infiltration
c)
Solar Radiation
d)
Convection Cell
14.

How are weather and climate different?

a)

Weather is about air pressure, temperature, winds, humidity and climate is only about temperature

b)

Climate is for a large area, like North America, and weather is for a small area, like a city.

c)

Climate is the weather over a long period of time, like 30 or more years.

d)

Weather is the temperature for one day in a large area, climate is for a longer period of time.

15.
How would you describe the climate of Florida compared to North Dakota?
a)
North Dakota has snow in the winter and Florida does not.
b)
Florida is warmer in the winter and hotter in the summer, with less precipitation in the winter than North Dakota.
c)
Florida is very similar to North Dakota because they are both in North America.
d)
Florida has beaches and North Dakota does not.
16.
Earth’s atmosphere pushes on Earth’s surface. Which of the following is a measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface?
a)
Air pressure
b)
Temperature
c)
Precipitation
d)
Relative humidity
17.
You can predict the weather at a high or low pressure system.  Which of the following is true about high and low air pressure?
a)
High air pressure brings precipitation or cloudiness and warmer air, while low pressure brings clear skies and cooler air.
b)
High pressure brings precipitation or cloudiness and cooler air, while low pressure brings clear skies and warmer air.
c)
High air pressure brings clear skies and cooler air, while low pressure brings precipitation or cloudines and warmer air.
d)
High air pressure brings clear skies and warmer air, while low pressure brings precipitation or cloudiness and cooler air.
18.
Land and sea breezes are common in Florida because it is a peninsula.  How do they form?
a)
Land breezes form during the day because the hotter land heats up the air above it, causing it to rise, pulling air from above the cooler ocean water.
b)
Sea breezes form during the day because the hotter land heats up the air above it, causing it to rise, pulling air from above the cooler ocean water.
c)
Land breezes form during the night because the hotter land heats up the air above it, causing  it to rise, pulling air from above the cooler ocean water.
d)
Sea breezes form during the night because the hotter land heats up the air above it, causing it to rise, pulling air from above the cooler ocean water.
19.
Hot air rises because it  ....
a)
is denser than cooler air.
b)
is less dense than cooler air.
c)
has less gravitational pull than other cooler gases.
d)
becomes helium when heated.
20.
The global movement of air occurs in convection cells.  In general, how does air move?
a)
From areas of higher temperature to areas of lower temperature.
b)
From areas of lower temperature to areas of higher temperature.
c)
From areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure
d)
From areas of lower pressure to areas of higher pressure.
21.
How do ocean currents influence the climate of Florida?
a)
The cool water currents that flow next to Florida keep the temperatures below normal in the summer and winter.
b)
The warm water currents flowing next to Florida keep Florida's temperatures milder in the winter and keep the air humid.
c)
The warm water currents that flow next to Florida keep the temperatures above normal in the summer and below normal in the winter.
d)
The cooler water currents that flow next to Florida keep the temperatures above normal in the summer and below normal in the winter.
22.
In the event of a tornado in our area, what is the best way to protect yourself?
a)
Go outside your house and look for a low place to lay in and cover your head.
b)
Find a room or closet in your home with no windows and cover your head.
c)
Get in a car or large truck.
d)
Go to the store and stock up on water and canned goods when you hear the the warning.
23.
True or False.  If you live on the coast where a hurricane is predicted to hit, it is best to leave before the hurricane is close.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
The Coriolis effect is the curving of the path of a moving object. How does the Coriolis effect influence wind?
a)
It causes the wind to move in straight paths.
b)
It changes the height at which winds travels.
c)
It changes the direction of the wind to curve depending on the hemisphere.
d)
It causes the air to move.
25.
To avoid being hit by lightning you should not be near water, on a phone with a land line, stand near the window during a storm, or walk outside with/near objects that might attract lightning.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
The Sun's energy produces different types of wind on Earth's surface.  Which is a narrow zone at the equator where surface winds are weak and variable?
a)
Jet Streams
b)
Trade Winds
c)
Doldrums
d)
The Horse Latitudes
27.
A meteorologist, is using a special type of sensor that measures the amount of water vapor in the air. He knows that his findings will help him better predict the weather. What is he measuring?
a)
Wind direction
b)
Air pressure
c)
Humidity
d)
Wind speed
28.
What are the two types of local winds?
a)
Trade and Doldrums
b)
Trade and Seabreezes
c)
Westerlies and Easterlies
d)
Land Breezes and Sea breezes
29.
Many factors affect visibility. Which of the following would least affect visibility?
a)
Air pressure
b)
Pollution
c)
Rain
d)
Fog
30.
Which of the following is not a form of precipitation?
a)
Rain
b)
Sleet
c)
Fog
d)
Snow
31.
The area in which you live has a particular climate. It also has weather. What is weather?
a)
Weather is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place.
b)
Weather is the characteristic climate in an area over a long period of time.
c)
Weather is determined by temperature and precipitation.
d)
Weather is determined only by humidity, air pressure, and wind conditions.
32.
The area in which you live has a particular climate. It also has weather. What is climate?
a)
The area in which you live has a particular climate. It also has weather. What is climate?
b)
Climate is determined by temperature and precipitation.
c)
Climate is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place.
d)
Climate is the characteristic weather in an area over a long period of time.
33.
Winds can be characterized by their location and speed. Which winds are narrow bands of high-speed winds that blow in the upper troposphere?
a)
The doldrums
b)
Easterlies
c)
Westerlies
d)
Jet streams
34.
Different types of winds form in certain locations at different times of the day. Which breezes form during the day when land heats up faster than water?
a)
Mountain breezes
b)
Valley breezes
c)
Land breezes
d)
Sea breezes
35.
Using the symbol in the diagram, what are the weather conditions that this weather station represents?
a)
Clear sky, wind from the northwest at 19-28 MPH, rain, and temperature at 57 degrees
b)
Cloudy sky, wind from the northeast at 19-28 MPH, snow, and temperature at 57 degrees
c)
Partly cloudy, wind from the southwest at 0-15 MPH, rain, and temperature at 57 degrees
d)
Clear sky, wind from the southeast at 40-50 MPH, rain, and temperature at 57 degrees
36.
The boundary  between two air masses is known as:
a)
front
b)
storm
c)
climate
d)
flood
37.

What does this symbol show?

a)

High pressure

b)

Low pressure

c)

Low humidity

d)

Longing for someone (strong feelings)

38.

What does this image represent?

a)

Hotness

b)

High altitude

c)

High pressure

d)

Hi five bro!

39.

What does this image represent?

a)

A flag banner

b)

Blue alligator teeth

c)

Warm Front

d)

Cold Front

40.
What does this image represent?
a)
Cold front
b)
Red bulbous things
c)
Warm front
d)
Sarah Ju
41.
Which front leads to steady rain for several days?
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stationary front
d)
occluded front
42.

Which of the following is located at the leading edge of a warm air mass, brings gentle rain or light snow, followed by warmer, milder weather.

a)

Warm Front

b)

Cold Front

c)

Occluded Front

d)

Stationary Front

43.
What direction is the cold front moving?
a)
Northwest
b)
Southeast
c)
Northeast
d)
Southwest
44.
What direction is the warm front moving?
a)
Northeast
b)
Northwest
c)
Southeast
d)
Southwest
45.

Different types of winds form in certain locations at different times of the day. Which breezes form at night when land cools faster than water?

a)

Sea breezes

b)

Land breezes

c)

Valley breezes

d)

Mountain breezes

46.

Using the graphic provided, which of the following best describes the weather in El Paso?

a)

Partly cloudy skies, winds coming from the Southeast, and the temperature is 27 degrees Celsius.

b)

Cloudy skies, winds coming from the Southeast, and temperature is -3 degrees Celsius

c)

Clear skies, winds heading North, and the temperature is 50 degrees Celsisus

d)

Partly cloudy skies

47.

Using the weather map provided, identify the weather symbols being used. There IS more than one answer.

a)

Warm front

b)

Cold front

c)

High pressure

d)

Low pressure

48.

Earth’s atmosphere pushes on Earth’s surface. Which of the following is a measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface?

a)

Air pressure

b)

Temperature

c)

Precipitation

d)

Relative humidity

49.

Winds on earth form because of unequal heating. What are the areas of little or variable winds found at the equator called?

a)

Trade Winds

b)

Easterlies

c)

Doldrums

d)

Jet Streams

50.

What are the primary gases and the atmosphere and their percentages?

a)

Oxygen 78%, Carbon 21%, Argon 0.9%

b)

Oxygen 78% Nitrogen 21%, Argon 0.9%

c)

Nitrogen 78%, Oxygen 21 %, Argon 0.9%

d)

Hydrogen 78%, Oxygen 21%, Argon 0.9%

51.

The atmosphere exerts a force (pressure) on Earth. Why does the atmosphere exert pressure on Earth?

a)

Because of the energy from the Sun.

b)

Because of the Greenhouse Effect.

c)

Because of the weight of the air.

d)

Because of the ozone layer.

52.

Which correctly depicts the layers of the atmosphere starting from the Earth's surface?

a)

Exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, troposhere

b)

Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere

c)

Troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, stratosphere, exosphere

d)

Stratosphere, mesosphere, exosphere, thermosphere, tropospehere

53.

In what layer of the atmosphere does most weather occur?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Troposhere

54.

What are TWO ways the atmosphere protects life on Earth?

a)

Reflecting all of the sun's radiation and trapping all heat to keep the Earth warm.

b)

Reflecting all of the sun's radiation and maintaining the right temperature range for life

c)

Absorbing or reflecting harmful radiation from the sun and trapping all heat to keep the Earth warm

d)

Absorbing or reflecting harmful radiation from the sun and maintaining the right temperature range for life

55.

The Ozone layer protects humans from what?

a)

Instagram Stalkers

b)

Ultra Violet rays

c)

Hail

d)

Meteors

56.

What does the earth's atmosphere do?

a)

help to regulate the temperature on Earth

b)

Burns up all meteorites in the sky

c)

Help UV rays to reach the Earth's surface

d)

Keep ocean waters cold

57.

What happens to the density of the air as you increase in altitude in the troposphere?

a)

density increases

b)

density stays the same

c)

density disappears

d)

density decreases

58.

The higher one is in the atmosphere the ________________ oxygen there is available to breathe.

a)

more

b)

same amount of

c)

less

59.

Lightning can be very dangerous. It can even cause death if it strikes a person or animal. Which of the following is a way to be safe from lightning?

a)

If outside, squat on the ground and keep as little contact with the ground as possible

b)

Stay inside your house, and watch for lightning from a window on the ground floor.

c)

If outside, lie flat on the ground to keep from being the highest thing around.

d)

Stay in water because water, and duck under the surface when lightning strikes.

60.

Large bodies of water tend to have a moderating effect on the land that is near it. The winters tend to be colder and the summers warmer near these bodies of water.

a)

True

b)

False

61.
The number one factor influencing climate is the equator
a)
True
b)
False
62.
The following photo represents.....
a)
Hurricane and Tropical storm paths 
b)
Warm and cool currents influencing climate
c)
Connections between the World's oceans 
63.
This photo represents a ______ climate 
a)
Tropical 
b)
Polar
c)
Temperate 
64.
This photo represents a ______ climate 
a)
Tropical 
b)
Polar
c)
Temperate 
65.
Elevation, how high up the land is from the sea level does not impact climate 
a)
True
b)
False
66.
What climate does a desert have?
a)
Tropical
b)
Polar
c)
Arid/Dry
d)
Temperate
67.
Antarctica is cold all the time. What is it's climate?
a)
Tropical
b)
Polar
c)
Arid/Dry
d)
Temperate
68.
Which of the following does NOT have an affect on a region's climate?
a)
Large bodies of water
b)
Latitude
c)
Mountains
d)
Longitude
69.
Which of the following is NOT a natural cause of climate change?
a)
pollution
b)
meteorite collisions
c)
solar spots
d)
Volcanic eruptions
70.
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
a)
carbon monoxide
b)
oxygen
c)
nitrogen
d)
carbon dioxide
71.
When the sun's rays pass through our atmosphere and then heat is trapped by the atmosphere it is called
a)
Global Warming
b)
Greenland Effect
c)
Greenhouse Effect
d)
Ice Age
72.
All of the following are effects of Global Warming EXCEPT
a)
increase in hurricanes
b)
lower sea levels
c)
increase in disease
d)
melting polar ice caps

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