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WorksheetsWeather and Climate
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 29mins
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1.
The average, year-after-year conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area are known as its
a)
climate
b)
weather
c)
global warming
d)
seasons
2.
The greenhouse effect is
a)
the process by which gases hold heat in the atmosphere.
b)
the reflection of solar energy into the atmosphere.
c)
a gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere.
d)
the absorption of energy by clouds.
3.
Ozone is
a)
a form of nitrogen with two nitrogen atoms in each molecule.
b)
a form of oxygen with two oxygen atoms in each molecule.
c)
a form of nitrogen with three nitrogen atoms in each molecule.
d)
a form of oxygen with three oxygen atoms in each molecule.
4.
The layers of the atmosphere are classified according to changes in
a)
altitude
b)
density
c)
pressure
d)
temperature
5.
The ozone layer protects living things on Earth from
a)
visible light.
b)
infrared rays.
c)
ultraviolet radiation.
d)
carbon dioxide.
6.
The two most abundant gases in the atmosphere are
a)
carbon dioxide and oxygen.
b)
carbon dioxide and nitrogen.
c)
nitrogen and oxygen.
d)
nitrogen and hydrogen.
7.
Most of the energy that heats Earth's atmosphere is
a)
visible light
b)
ultraviolet light
c)
blue light
d)
infrared radiation
8.
Winds are caused by differences in
a)
precipitation
b)
humidity
c)
air pressure
d)
turbulence
9.
Wind speed is measured by a(n)
a)
barometer
b)
anemometer
c)
thermometer
d)
hygrometer
10.
Cool air tends to
a)
be less dense and flow over warm air
b)
be lifted up by more dense warm air
c)
be more dense and flow under warm air
d)
mix easily with warm air masses
11.
Global winds generally
a)
are not influenced by heating of Earth's surface
b)
are unpredictable
c)
change directions from day to day
d)
blow from specific directions over long distances
12.
Earth's rotation makes global winds curve. This is called the
a)
convection effect
b)
global effect
c)
Coriolis effect
d)
rotational effect
13.
Two conditions are required for cloud formation: cooling of the air and
a)
the absorption of infrared energy
b)
the unequal heating of Earth's surface
c)
the presence of particles in the air
d)
the influence of the Coriolis effect
14.
Local winds differ from global winds because they
a)
are caused by unequal heating within a small area
b)
are caused by differences in cloud cover
c)
are due to unequal rainfall
d)
are not influenced by air masses
15.
Relative humidity can be measured with a(n)
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
psychrometer
d)
thermometer
16.
Large clouds that often produce thunderstorms are called
a)
stratus clouds
b)
cumulonimbus clouds
c)
cirrus clouds
d)
nimbostratus clouds
17.
In the continental United States, air masses are commonly moved by jet streams and the
a)
prevailing westerlies
b)
stationary fronts
c)
storm surges
d)
anticyclones
18.
On average, a snowfall of 20 centimeters would equal a rainfall of
a)
1 centimeter
b)
2 centimeters
c)
3 centimeters
d)
4 centimeters
19.
Layered clouds that often cover much of the sky and are a dull gray color are called
a)
stratus clouds
b)
cumulonimbus clouds
c)
cirrus clouds
d)
cumulus clouds
20.
The collecting of weather data in the last 40 years has been improved mostly by
a)
balloons and satellites
b)
more people who study clouds
c)
military aircraft
d)
astronaut observations
21.
Weather forecasting has improved recently in part because of
a)
fewer weather changes from year to year
b)
more experienced weather forecasters
c)
improved data gathering and better computer technology
d)
widespread television reporting
22.
Scientists who study weather and try to predict it are called
a)
astronomers
b)
climatologists
c)
weatherologists
d)
meteorologists
23.
Which of the following sources of weather data would enable a meteorologist to follow the path of an approaching thunderstorm?
a)
a chart of data from nearby weather stations
b)
radar
c)
a network of aneroid barometers
d)
weather balloons
24.
What are the names of the six layers of the atmosphere shown?
a)
1. Thermosphere, 2. Exosphere, 3. Ionosphere, 4. Mesosphere, 5. Stratosphere, 6. Troposphere
b)
1. Troposphere, 2. Thermosphere, 3. Stratosphere, 4. Mesosphere, 5. exosphere, 6. Ionosphere
c)
1. Troposphere, 2. Stratosphere, 3. Mesosphere, 4. Ionosphere, 5. Exosphere, 6. Thermosphere
d)
1. Exosphere, 2. Troposphere, 3. Stratosphere, 4. Mesosphere, 5. Ionosphere, 6. Thermosphere
25.
Give the number and name of the layer in which Earth's weather occurs.
a)
2. Stratosphere
b)
1. Troposphere
c)
3. Troposphere
d)
6. Exosphere
26.
Give the number and name of the layer that contains the ozone layer.
a)
1. Troposphere
b)
5. Exosphere
c)
3. Ionosphere
d)
2. Stratosphere
27.
In diagram Y, which warms up more slowly, the land or the water?
a)
land
b)
water
c)
both warm up equally
28.
In diagram X, which cools more quickly, the land or water?
a)
land
b)
water
c)
both cool equally
29.
In diagram X, which way does the wind blow?
a)
land to sea
b)
the wind isn't blowing
c)
sea to land
30.
In diagram Y, which way does the wind blow?
a)
land to sea
b)
the wind isn't blowing
c)
sea to land
31.
Which air masses shown are likely to bring dry weather to the United States?
a)
E and D
b)
E and B
c)
B
d)
D
32.
What air masses are continental polar?
a)
B and E
b)
E
c)
A
d)
B
33.
What air masses are continental tropical?
a)
F
b)
E
c)
B and E
d)
A
34.
What air masses are maritime polar?
a)
B
b)
F and D
c)
A and C
d)
A
35.
What air masses are maritime tropical?
a)
F and D
b)
D
c)
A and C
d)
B
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