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WorksheetsWeather and Climate
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
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1.
What angle would Earth's tilt need to be in order for there to be NO seasons on Earth?
a)
0o
b)
45o
c)
60o
d)
Earth's tilt does not offset the seasons.
2.
On a summer day which clouds are most likely to bring rain?
a)
thin, fluffy clouds
b)
red clouds at sunset
c)
thick, dark-gray clouds
d)
clouds that look like white sheep
3.
Which change would result in the same s eason year round, everywhere on Earth?
a)
Earth moving at least twice as fast in its orbit as it does now
b)
enlarging the diameter of Earth's orbit until it is much farther from the Sun
c)
straightening the tilt of Earth's axis to be 90o to the plane of Earth's orbit
d)
changing Earth's orbit so it would always be the same distance from the Sun
4.
The average temperature in Atlanta in June is 25o C, but the average temperature in December is 7o C. Why is the average temperature in Atlanta higher in June than in December?
a)
The Sun is hotter during June than it is during December.
b)
Earth is closer to the Sun in June than it is during December.
c)
Earth's axis is tilted so that Atlanta gets more direct sunlight in June than in December.
d)
The atmosphere in Atlanta absorbs more heat from sunlight in June than in December.
5.
Which statement describes why the Earth has seasons?
a)
Its axis is titled as it revolves around the sun.
b)
The distance changes as it revolves around the sun.
c)
The moon revolves around it.
d)
The sun's axis is tilted.
6.
An air mass forms over the Gulf of Mexico and moves northeast across Georgia. What weather conditions are likely to prevail in Georgia?
a)
cool and dry
b)
cool and humid
c)
warm and dry
d)
warm and humid
7.
Which is the warmest climate zone?
a)
Arctic Zone
b)
Temperate Zone
c)
Tropical Zone
d)
Intermediate Zone
8.
Cold air masses that form at high latitudes are called
a)
polar air masses.
b)
continental air masses.
c)
warm air masses.
d)
maritime air masses.
9.
In some years there are more hurricanes than usual. This is probably because
a)
the ocean is warmer than usual.
b)
the ozone layer is very thin.
c)
there are more windy days than usual.
d)
the gravitational pull of the Moon is stronger.
10.
At the seashore late in the afternoon on a hot, sunny day, a person often feels a strong breeze coming in from the ocean. Which of the following is the reason for the breeze?
a)
The pounding waves generate air currents.
b)
The warm air over the ocean rushes in to replace the cool air that rises over the land.
c)
The heavy, cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace the warm air that rises over the land.
d)
There are no clouds to block the wind coming in from the ocean.
11.
Most water vapor in the atmosphere comes from
a)
evaporation from oceans.
b)
evaporation from soil.
c)
transpiration from plants.
d)
the burning of fossil fuels.
12.
Suppose you are swimming in a lake when a thunderstorm approaches. Which of the following would be the best way to protect yourself from lightning?
a)
diving underwater
b)
going fishing instead of swimming
c)
taking shelter in an automobile
d)
taking shelter under a tree
13.
Which of the following is typical of a tropical climate?
a)
cold, dry air
b)
cool, moist air
c)
hot, dry air
d)
warm, moist air
14.
Yvette was looking at a map that showed where hurricanes had formed. She noticed that more hurricanes formed over tropical oceans than over colder ocean areas. Which of these BEST explains why more hurricanes form over tropical oceans than cold oceans?
a)
Air has less moisture over tropical oceans than over cold oceans.
b)
Air has more moisture over tropical oceans than over cold oceans.
c)
Water has more waves in tropical oceans than in colder oceans.
d)
Water has fewer currents in tropical oceans than in colder oceans.
15.
El Niño is an ocean current that is warmer than normal and recurs every few years in the Pacific Ocean. What effect would warmer waters have on weather along the Pacific Coast of the United States?
a)
The wind speeds over water would decrease.
b)
The air temperatures over land would decrease.
c)
Less water would evaporate into the atmosphere and cause a drought.
d)
More water would evaporate into the atmosphere and lead to more rain.
16.
While visiting the beach during summer vacation, a sea breeze keeps you cool and comfortable during the hottest part of the day. Which BEST explains why this happens?
a)
warm air rising over land allows cooler air from the ocean to blow inland
b)
cool air rising over land allows warm air from the ocean to blow inland
c)
there are similarities in temperature between the land and the water
d)
a storm is approaching
17.
At the beach, the water and sand are not absorbing and losing heat equally. Which is MOST LIKELY to occur?
a)
rain
b)
snow
c)
wind
d)
humidity
18.
Which event will occur next in this series of meteorological events at an oceanfront town?
1. Bright, sunny day
2. Night falls
3.Land and ocean begin to lose stored heat fro the sun
4. One (land or ocean) first reaches a temperature that is equal to the one of its surrounding
5. High pressure front moves in over the land
1. Bright, sunny day
2. Night falls
3.Land and ocean begin to lose stored heat fro the sun
4. One (land or ocean) first reaches a temperature that is equal to the one of its surrounding
5. High pressure front moves in over the land
a)
cool land breeze
b)
cool sea breeze
c)
warm land breeze
d)
warm sea breeze
19.
Warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles is one reason for which event?
a)
hurricanes
b)
Coriolis force
c)
earth's rotation
d)
convection currents
20.
Which of these BEST explains the reason that thunderstorms are likely to form on a hot day?
a)
Warm, humid air rises quickly and then cools.
b)
As air slowly rises it loses humidity and cause rain.
c)
The air is usually calm and allows the clouds to form.
d)
The air rises quickly and form low-level cloud layers.
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