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WorksheetsWeather Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 34mins
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Class
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1.
The mixture of gases that surrounds Earth and make it suitable for living things is called its____________.
a)
condensation
b)
anemometer
c)
evaporation
d)
atmosphere
2.
The diagram shows the layers of Earth's atmosphere. In which layer would water vapor be found?
a)
mesosphere
b)
stratosphere
c)
troposphere
d)
thermosphere
3.
Earth's atmosphere is composed of several different gasses. Which statement about these gasses is correct?
a)
Earth's atmosphere is mostly made of carbon dioxide.
b)
Earth's atmosphere is mostly made of nitrogen.
c)
Earth's atmosphere is mostly made of oxygen.
d)
Earth's atmosphere is made of equal parts of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases.
4.
You notice a puddle on the side of the road. The next day the puddle is smaller and by the third day, the water has disappeared. Which phase of the water cycle did you observe?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
runoff
5.
Liquid water is heated by the sun and becomes water vapor before it rises into the air. What could you observe to show evidence of the next phase of the water cycle?
a)
clouds
b)
rain
c)
humidity
d)
flowers blooming
6.
Runoff is the process of:
a)
water cooling and turning into droplets
b)
water falling from clouds
c)
water heating and turning into vapor
d)
water returning to the oceans or lakes
7.
What causes precipitation to fall as either rain or snow?
a)
The air temperature
b)
The amount of clouds in the sky
c)
The amount of water that evaporated before the storm
d)
The thickness of the cloud layer
8.
Study the diagram of the water cycle. Which phase of the water cycle is not labeled?
a)
run off
b)
condensation
c)
evaporation
d)
precipitation
9.
A student saw this advertisement in a magazine. How is this advertisement inaccurate in describing the water cycle?
a)
Precipitation does not come from clouds.
b)
A cloud is not made up of water droplets.
c)
Heat changes liquid into vapor, not vapor into liquid.
d)
None of the other answer choices.
10.
A student saw this advertisement in a magazine. How is this advertisement inaccurate in describing the water cycle?
a)
Precipitation does not come from clouds.
b)
A cloud is not made up of water droplets.
c)
Heat changes liquid into vapor, not vapor into liquid.
d)
None of the other answer choices.
11.
The photo is of a rain gauge. Three of the following are observations, which one is an inference?
a)
It has water in it.
b)
It is more than half full.
c)
It rained last night.
d)
The water is measured in cm. and in.
12.
Temperature can be measured in C or F to determine how hot or cold the air is. We use a ___________ to determine this measurement.
a)
anemometer
b)
rain guage
c)
thermometer
d)
wind vane
13.
Josie's family just put added the new weather tool pictured at their home. What measure of the weather will Josie be able to check using this tool?
a)
wind speed
b)
wind direction
c)
precipitation
d)
temperature
14.
Which tool would meteorologists use to measure wind speed?
a)
anemometer
b)
weather vane
c)
rain guage
d)
thermometer
15.
Which tool(s) would a meteorologist use to predict temperatures for the following week?
a)
thermometer
b)
computer models
c)
barometer
d)
all of the answer choices
16.
Clouds that cover a large area and are located lower in the sky are
a)
Cirrus clouds
b)
Cumulus clouds
c)
Stagnant clouds
d)
Stratus clouds
17.
Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, high in the sky, and mostly formed of ice crystals. They indicate that
a)
Rainy weather is on the way
b)
Fair weather is on the way
c)
Stormy weather is on the way
d)
Warm weather is on the way
18.
Study the chart. On which day will it mostly likely rain?
a)
Monday
b)
Tuesday
c)
Wednesday
d)
Thursday
19.
The weather map for your area shows a warm front is headed towards the Southeastern U.S. What kind of weather would you expect as the warm front passes over your area?
a)
The temperature will likely increase
b)
The temperature will likely decrease
c)
A snow storm will likely develop
d)
No change is likely to occur
20.
Based on the satellite image to the right, what kind of weather would you predict for the West Coast area of the United States.
a)
There will be cold weather
b)
There will be fair weather
c)
There will be a hurricane
d)
There will be a thunderstorm
21.
An effect common to thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes is
a)
eye
b)
funnel shaped cloud
c)
strong thunder
d)
strong winds
22.
To be safe during a thunderstorm, you should
a)
board up your windows
b)
go inland, away from the coast
c)
lie in a ditch, or low area
d)
stay inside, away from windows
23.
A hurricane is fueled and formed from
a)
a funnel cloud
b)
heavy rain from a thunderstorm
c)
thunder and lightning
d)
warm ocean water
24.
When an advanced notice to evacuate coastal areas is given, this is a safety precaution for
a)
a heavy rainstorm
b)
a hurricane
c)
a thunderstorm
d)
a tornado
25.
A severe thunderstorm in your area produced a funnel shaped cloud and winds spinning at very high speeds. What type of storm passed through your area?
a)
a heavy rainstorm
b)
a hurricane
c)
a thunderstorm
d)
a tornado
26.
Based on the chart, what can you determine about the amount of rainfall in Seattle, Washington?
a)
there is more rainfall in the summer than winter
b)
there is more rainfall in the winter than in the summer
c)
there is no change in rainfall throughout the year
d)
there is the same amount of rainfall all year long
27.
To forecast weather, scientists use which of the following types of measurements:
a)
qualitative
b)
quanitative
c)
both qualitative and quanitative
d)
neither qualitative or quanitative
28.
Scientists studying climate collect data that is slightly different from the data collected by those interested in weather. What is different about the data collected about climate?
a)
Climate data focuses on conditions in the upper atmosphere
b)
Climate data does not include information about air temperature
c)
Climate data refers to longer times and wider areas than weather data
d)
Climate data requires more specialized weather instruments than weather data
29.
The kinds of data that reflect climate are different from the conditions described in weather data. Which of the following is a description of climate?
a)
Last week it rained everyday in Columbia, SC.
b)
Yesterday was cold and windy in New York City, NY.
c)
Today is hot and sunny in Orlando, FL.
d)
Summers are usually mild (not too hot) in Detroit, MI.
30.
Meteorologists use which of the following to detect cloud cover and precipitation?
a)
Weather Maps
b)
Satellites
c)
Radar
d)
Barometers
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