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WorksheetsWeather Review Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
A scientist is collecting data over time using a barometer. What trends could best be revealed from the data?
a)
changes in cloud cover
b)
changes in temperature
c)
changes in air pressure levels
d)
changes in precipitation levels
2.
The morning temperature in a city is 41°F. If a sunny, mild day is forecast, which temperature is most likely for 2:00 p.m.?
a)
32° F
b)
41° F
c)
78° F
d)
98° F
3.
Why do most storms move from the west coast of America to the east coast?
a)
La Nina
b)
El Nino
c)
Jet Stream
d)
Doldrums
4.
Students in which city will most likely want to wear a raincoat the next day?
a)
Denver
b)
Houston
c)
New York
d)
Seattle
5.
What causes the high winds associated with hurricanes?
a)
rain fall
b)
humidity
c)
air pressure
d)
temperature
6.
Why do most tornadoes in the United States form in May and June?
a)
Warm air masses meet cold air masses during these months.
b)
The Coriolis effect is the strongest during these months.
c)
The temperatures are highest during these months.
7.
The forecast said a high pressure system will arrive this weekend. Benito and his friends want to go camping. Should they plan to go?
a)
Yes, the high pressure system will create clear, sunny skies.
b)
No, the high pressure system will create storm clouds and tornadoes.
c)
Yes, the high pressure system will create skies filled with cumulus clouds
d)
No, the high pressure system will increase humidity and cause rain clouds to form.
8.
When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?
a)
cold and dry
b)
fair and sunny
c)
clear and humid
d)
rainy and windy
9.
In which city is it most likely summer?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
10.
Which temperature was most likely recorded at 12 p.m.?
a)
47
b)
50
c)
55
d)
59
11.
Which is most likely to happen when a tropical storm moves from the coast of Africa toward the United States, and water temperatures increase?
a)
The tropical storm will continue to move westward and decrease in strength.
b)
The tropical storm will continue to move westward and increase in strength.
c)
The tropical storm will change direction and begin to move eastward and decrease in strength.
d)
The tropical storm will change direction and begin to move eastward and increase in strength.
12.
Which conditions are most likely to create a hurricane off the coast of North Carolina?
a)
Cool water temperatures and a tropical storm moving from the northeast.
b)
Cool water temperatures and a tropical storm moving from the southeast.
c)
Warm water temperatures and a tropical storm moving from the northeast.
d)
Warm water temperatures and a tropical storm moving from the southeast.
13.
Which best describes the Gulf Stream?
a)
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States
b)
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States
c)
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
d)
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
14.
How does the Gulf Stream impact hurricane development off the coast of the southeastern United States?
a)
Colder water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
b)
Colder water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
c)
Warmer water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
d)
Warmer water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
15.
Why would residents along the coast of North Carolina most likely be concerned about a strong La Niña event in August?
a)
La Niña returns every 2–7 years.
b)
La Niña can mean an active hurricane season.
c)
La Niña can mean a decrease in winter precipitation.
d)
La Niña is associated with very warm ocean temperatures.
16.
Why do hurricanes die out soon after hitting landfall?
a)
Cloud types change.
b)
Warm water no longer feeds them.
c)
Rotation of the storm changes direction.
17.
What type of weather does this type of cloud bring?
a)
Rain
b)
Snow
c)
Fair
d)
Cold
18.
This type of cloud is associated with what type of weather?
a)
Snow
b)
Very Hot
c)
Fair
d)
Foggy
19.
Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with what type of weather?
a)
Storms
b)
Fair
c)
Clear Skies
d)
Fog
20.
Nimbostratus clouds bring what type of weather?
a)
Heavy Storms
b)
Light Breeze, Fair Weather
c)
Long periods of rain/snow
d)
Tornadoes
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