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Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 14mins
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1.
The strength of a sea breeze depends on
a)
the heat of the day
b)
the difference between the temperature of the sea and the land
c)
the wind speed
d)
the amount of precipitation that day
2.
Is this a land or a sea breeze?
a)
land breeze
b)
sea breeze
3.
Weight of the Earth's atmosphere pressing down upon its surface
a)
air pressure
b)
air temperature
c)
humidity
d)
precipitation
4.
a device that measures air pressure
a)
barometer
b)
thermometer
c)
anemometer
d)
compass
5.
Warm water current that warms coastal weather
a)
Jet Stream
b)
Gulf Stream
c)
El Nino
d)
La Nina
6.
Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds?
a)
the moon
b)
the sun
c)
the Earth's surface
d)
the rotation of the Earth
7.
Land and water absorb and release the sun’s heat in different ways. One result of this is a sea breeze. Which statement is true of sea breezes?
a)
They originate in the day and blow toward the land.
b)
They originate in the day and blow toward the water.
c)
They originate in the evening and blow toward the land.
d)
They originate in the evening and blow toward the water.
8.
Which is true about sea breezes?
a)
They form when both the land and the ocean have cooler temperatures.
b)
They form when both the land and the ocean have warmer temperatures.
c)
They form because the land warms up more quickly than the cooler ocean waters.
d)
They form because the ocean warms up more quickly than the cooler land masses.
9.
Which changes temperature faster?
a)
Water
b)
Land
c)
Land and Water are the same
10.
Low pressure areas
a)
hold more water vapor.
b)
are cooler.
c)
are more stable.
d)
are heavier.
11.
the scientific study of climate and weather patterns
a)
weather
b)
climate
c)
biology
d)
meteorology
12.
the condition of the atmosphere at any given moment in a particular area
a)
weather
b)
wind
c)
air mass
d)
doldrum
13.
When warm air rises, ______ pressure forms at the surface of the land or sea.
a)
high
b)
some
c)
low
d)
none
14.
Which statement correctly defines wind?
a)
Wind is the movement of air from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
b)
Wind is the movement of air to a colder area in the atmosphere.
c)
Wind is the movement of air from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
d)
Wind is the movement of air pushed around and bouncing off Earth's surface.
15.
a weather pattern created by the warming of the waters off the west coast of South America
a)
continentality
b)
El Niño
c)
hurricane
d)
rain shadow
16.
a long period without rain or with minimal rainfall
a)
famine
b)
drought
c)
front
d)
continentality
17.
being in or facing the direction FROM which the wind is blowing
a)
windward
b)
leeward
c)
rain shadow
d)
prevailing winds
18.
being in or facing the direction TOWARD which the wind is blowing
a)
windward
b)
prevailing winds
c)
leeward
d)
wind currents
19.
Which best describes the Gulf Stream?
a)
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel down the east coast of Mexico.
b)
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States.
c)
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States.
d)
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico.
20.
Which describes the windward side of a mountain?
a)
Warm moist air evaporates to form hot dry conditions
b)
Warm moist air coming off a large body of water by wind travels up the side of the mountain where it condenses into precipitation because of cool temperatures
c)
Has lots of lush plants that need to be watered on a daily bases
d)
Dessert
21.
In a sea breeze, the air is warmer above the _____.
a)
land
b)
ocean
c)
sky
d)
beach
22.
The __________side of a mountain creates a _____________ effect.
a)
Rain shadow, Rain
b)
Windward, Rainshadow
c)
Leeward, Rainshadow
d)
Windward, windy
23.
warming of the Pacific Ocean due to weak trade winds
a)
jet stream
b)
gulf stream
c)
El Nino
d)
La Nina
24.
state if atmosphere at a certain time and place
a)
weather
b)
climate
c)
clouds
d)
front
25.
ocean current that brings warm moist weather up the east coast
a)
jet stream
b)
gulf stream
c)
El Nino
d)
La Nina
26.
Any form of water that falls to Earth’s surface from the clouds;included rain, snow, sleets, and hail.
a)
precipitation
b)
humidity
c)
surface currents
d)
wind
27.
the movement of water from one location to another driven by wind, water density differences, and tides.
a)
jet stream
b)
upwelling
c)
Gulf stream
d)
ocean currents
28.
The movement of air caused by differences in air pressure.
a)
wind
b)
surface currents
c)
ocean currents
d)
humidity
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