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Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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Class
Date
1.
The arrows in the diagram represent air movement. This air movement is a result of
a)
the waves pushing against the land.
b)
the sun heating the land and water differently.
c)
water evaporating from plant leaves.
d)
particles of pollution entering the air.
2.
The blades of a wind turbine are moving. The wind that moves the blades is caused by the
a)
Density currents generated in oceans.
b)
Atmosphere being unevenly heated.
c)
Formation of cumulus clouds.
d)
Buildup of greenhouse gases.
3.
The table shows some weather conditions on a Wednesday. Based on the data in the table, which weather prediction is best for Thursday?
a)
warm with a possibility of rain
b)
cold with a possibility of snow
c)
hot with clear skies
d)
cool with gusty winds
4.
The diagram shows the movement of air during a thunderstorm. The rising and falling of air during a thunderstorm directly results from
a)
lightning.
b)
precipitation.
c)
heat convection.
d)
cloud formation.
5.
A table of current conditions is shown below. Which condition best shows heat convection is happening in the atmosphere?
a)
Relative Humidity
b)
Dew Point
c)
Cloud Cover
d)
Wind
6.
Which condition will most likely lead to the formation of winds on Earth?
a)
the shifting of tectonic plates
b)
geothermal activity
c)
the rotation of Earth on its axis
d)
uneven heating of Earth’s surface
7.
Wind causes the blades of a windmill to turn. The energy in the wind that causes the blades of a windmill to turn is produced by the
a)
clouds
b)
oceans
c)
rain
d)
sun
8.
The arrows in the diagram represent air movement during a thunderstorm. The air circulates in this pattern because of the
a)
percentage of relative humidity.
b)
volume of precipitation.
c)
static electricity discharge.
d)
atmospheric heat convection.
9.
An unequal heating of the surface of Earth by the sun causes areas of high and low pressure to form. What do the arrows in the diagram most likely represent?
a)
wind
b)
precipitation
c)
clouds
d)
runoff
10.
Lightning rods are used to protect building from lightning strikes. Lightning rods are made from materials that are good electrical conductors. Which material is best for making a lightning rod?
a)
iron
b)
wood
c)
brick
d)
concrete
11.
Which of these is the direct cause of air movement between areas of high and low pressure?
a)
solar energy
b)
geothermal energy
c)
magnetic field of the Earth
d)
pull of gravity from the moon
12.
The map below shows a high pressure system. The lines on the map represent areas of equal atmospheric pressure, measured in millibars. The difference in atmospheric pressure between Point X and Point Y causes
a)
wind
b)
gravity
c)
tides
d)
humidity
13.
The table below shows some environmental conditions in the tropical Atlantic Ocean. These data are characteristic conditions of a
a)
tornado
b)
hurricane
c)
blizzard
d)
tsunami
14.
What is the source of energy that heats the atmosphere and creates air movement?
a)
clouds
b)
the moon
c)
tides
d)
the sun
15.
The table below shows temperatures at different elevations over a three-hour period. Which conclusion is best supported by the data?
a)
The air at 500 meters is warming faster than the air at higher elevations.
b)
The air at 500 meters experienced the greatest temperature change.
c)
A warm air mass is rising into the atmosphere
d)
A humid air mass is rising into the atmosphere.
16.
The table below shows barometer readings with weather predictions. Which is the best forecast for conditions on Wednesday?
a)
fair
b)
cloudy
c)
severe storms
d)
clear skies
17.
When the atmosphere is warmed by the sun, a change in air pressure results in
a)
clouds
b)
humidity
c)
precipitation
d)
wind
18.
A student observes a clear sky and a temperature reading of 35o Celsius at 8:00 a.m. What is the most likely prediction about the day’s weather?
a)
The day’s weather will be cold.
b)
The day’s weather will be rainy.
c)
The day’s weather will be hot.
d)
The day’s weather will be snowy.
19.
Wind is considered a renewable resource because the energy that drives the wind originallycomes from
a)
the sun
b)
rain
c)
the ocean
d)
oxygen
20.
The following is a process that takes place in the atmosphere.
solar energy→warm air rises→air cools in upper atmosphere and sinks→air currents
This process can best be identified as
solar energy→warm air rises→air cools in upper atmosphere and sinks→air currents
This process can best be identified as
a)
wind formation
b)
cloud formation
c)
precipitation runoff
d)
static electricity
21.
On a summer evening, a barometer reading shows a gradual increase in air pressure. The humidity is 80%. The thermometer reading is slightly increasing. Based on these data, what type of weather should be expected for the next day?
a)
clear and sunny
b)
cool and rainy
c)
rainy and windy
d)
cloudy and cold
22.
A meteorologist used radar to analyze the wind during a storm in the central plains of the United States. The winds were measured at 145 miles per hour and were moving in a circular pattern. According to the data, which event was the meteorologist most likely observing?
a)
lightning storm
b)
tornado
c)
rainbow
d)
cloud formation
23.
The table below shows how hurricanes are classified based on the Saffir-Simpson scale. One hour after a hurricane hit land, its wind speed had fallen to 98 miles per hour. What was the classification of the hurricane at that time?
a)
Category 1 hurricane
b)
Category 2 hurricane
c)
Category 3 hurricane
d)
Category 4 hurricane
24.
The drawing below shows a sea breeze. When is this type of wind pattern most likely to occur?
a)
during the day when the land heats faster than the surface of the sea
b)
during the night when the surface of the sea cools faster than the land
c)
during the day when the sea is as warm as the land
d)
during the night when the air above land is warmer than the air above the sea
25.
The barometer reading on a local weather forecast was 29.80 mm Hg and falling. What type of weather conditions are most likely about to occur?
a)
clear and cool
b)
clear and warm
c)
fair skies
d)
cloudy skies
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