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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 24mins
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Class
Date
1.
A cold front is approaching Minneapolis. What will happen to the air temperature?
a)
stay the same
b)
increase
c)
decrease
2.
A __________ is the lines between air masses.
a)
low pressure system
b)
high pressure system
c)
front
3.
True or False:
Changes in weather should be predicted over a short period of time
Changes in weather should be predicted over a short period of time
a)
true
b)
false
4.
True or False: Changes in wind speed and direction can indicate a storm or change of temperature
a)
True
b)
False
5.
The Earth's ____________ is the layer of gases that surround the planet and make it possible for living things to survive on Earth.
a)
atmosphere
b)
water cycle
c)
shell
d)
land
6.
Earth's atmosphere is made up of ______ of nitrogen. The remaining is made up of carbon dioxide, water vapor, and other gases.
a)
1/4
b)
2/3
c)
1/5
d)
3/4
7.
Water Vapor rises from the Earth's surface during this phase of the water cycle.
a)
Condensation
b)
Evaporation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Run Off
8.
Clouds form during this phase of the water cycle because water vapor cools and changes back to water droplets.
a)
Evaporation
b)
Precipitation
c)
Condensation
d)
Run Off
9.
An anemometer measurees
a)
wind direction
b)
wind speed
c)
air temperature
d)
rain fall
10.
Wind direction is measured by
a)
wind (weather) vane
b)
anemometer
c)
barometer
d)
Rain gauge
11.
Evaporation is caused by
a)
the sun cooling
b)
the sun's heat energy
c)
the moons heat energy
d)
the moon cooling
12.
The amount of precipitation in an area is measured and collected by which weather tool?
a)
Anemometer
b)
Rain Gauge
c)
Wind Vane
d)
Barometer
13.
A warm front means the air temperature will
a)
stay the same
b)
increase
c)
decrease
14.
A scientist who measures and predicts weather conditions is known as
a)
an astronomer
b)
a geologist
c)
a meterologist
d)
a weatherologist
15.
Stratus clouds look like
a)
thin, wispy featherlike
b)
puffy and white
c)
layers of blankets low to the Earth
16.
These clouds are puffy white clouds with flat bottoms.
a)
Cirrus
b)
Cumulus
c)
Stratus
17.
A low pressure system is located over Georgia. What type of weather will they have?
a)
clear, sunny skies
b)
cloudy and rainy
18.
A high pressure system is located north of New York City. What type of weather will be experienced there?
a)
clear, sunny skies
b)
cloudy and rainy
19.
This weather tool will help measure temperature degrees in Fahrenheit and Celsius
a)
Anemometer
b)
Thermometer
c)
Weather Vane
d)
Barometer
20.
Which statement best describe the importance of making weather predictions?
a)
not important at all
b)
somewhat important because they are always accurate information
c)
important because they can provide possible warnings to people
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