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WorksheetsWeather and Climate
Total questions: 49
Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
The weather and the water cycle rely on one thing. What is it?
a)
Water
b)
Sun
c)
Lava
d)
Oxygen
2.
An anemometer is used to measure...
a)
air pressure
b)
humidity
c)
precipitation
d)
wind speed
3.
An instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall
a)
barometer
b)
thermometer
c)
rain guage
d)
wind sock
4.
An instrument used to show the direction of wind and measure the speed
a)
rain guage
b)
Thermometer
c)
barometer
d)
wind sock
5.
the amount of water vapor in the air
a)
warm front
b)
precipitation
c)
humidity
d)
air pressure
6.
An instrument that measures air pressure
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
rain guage
d)
wind sock
7.
_____________ has the same temperature and moisture content throughout.
a)
convection current
b)
front
c)
air mass
8.
Which statement best describes the difference between weather and climate?
a)
Weather is the conditions when you look outside while climate is the conditions you can expect for the next 6 months.
b)
Climate is the current condition outside while weather is what you can expect for the next 6 months.
9.
Which of the following will heat the fastest?
a)
water
b)
land
c)
both heat at equal rates
10.
____________ air sinks/falls because it is ____________dense.
a)
Cold, More
b)
Warm, Less
c)
Cold, Less
d)
Warm, More
11.
____________ air rises because it is ____________dense.
a)
Cool, Less
b)
Warm, Less
c)
Cold, More
d)
Warm, More
12.
The weight of air as it presses down on Earth's surface
a)
front
b)
air pressure
c)
air mass
d)
evaporation
13.
The place where two air masses meet.
a)
air mass
b)
air pressure
c)
water cycle
d)
front
14.
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
15.
Which is the warmest climate zone?
a)
Arctic Zone
b)
Temperate Zone
c)
Tropical Zone
d)
Intermediate Zone
16.
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.
17.
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.
18.
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.
19.
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
20.
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
21.
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.
22.
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
23.
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
24.
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.
25.
When there is a difference in air pressure, air moves from...
a)
Areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure
b)
It depends on the temperature of the air
c)
From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
d)
It could move either way
26.
A city is experiencing a high pressure system. What else are they most likely experiencing?
a)
Cloudy skies
b)
Storms
c)
Very hot temperatures
d)
Clear skies
27.
The numbers in this image refer to_____.
a)
latitude
b)
longitude
c)
temperature
d)
angle of the Sun's rays hitting Earth
28.
Which sentence best describes the relationship between elevation and air temperatures?
a)
LOWER elevation = COLDER temperatures
b)
HIGHER elevation = COLDER temperatures
c)
HIGHER elevations = WARMER temperatures
29.
What is the weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?
a)
climate
b)
temperature
c)
elevation
d)
precipitation
30.
What is the height of an area above sea level?
a)
elevation
b)
topography
c)
latitude
d)
longitude
31.
Which BEST describes why latitudes closest to the equator have warmer climates?
a)
they are at lower elevations
b)
they receive more solar energy
c)
they are nearer to ocean currents
d)
they get more winds that carry energy in the form of heat
32.
What is the condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place?
a)
climate
b)
temperature
c)
weather
d)
air pressure
33.
What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?
a)
polar, temperate, tropical
b)
tropical, temperate, polar
c)
temperate, polar, tropical
34.
_____________ air is more dense and tends to sink
a)
cold
b)
warm
c)
moist
d)
dry
35.
________ air is less dense and tends to rise
a)
cold
b)
warm
c)
moist
d)
dry
36.
Rapidly moving cold air mass runs into a warm air mass the cold air slides under the warm air. This is called a .....
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
stationary front
37.
_________ fronts are associated with more violent weather
a)
cold
b)
warm
c)
stationary
38.
a moving warm air mass collides with a slowly moving cold air mass is called a.....
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
stationary front
39.
What type of front is this?
when neither air mass moves after colliding; results in long periods of fair weather or precipitation
when neither air mass moves after colliding; results in long periods of fair weather or precipitation
a)
Cold front
b)
Warm Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Occluded Front
40.
What type of front is this?
When a cold air mass collides with a warm air mass and slides under it, pushing it up very quickly, making huge tower of cumulonimbus clouds; results in colder weather, thunderstorms and/or possibly tornadoes.
When a cold air mass collides with a warm air mass and slides under it, pushing it up very quickly, making huge tower of cumulonimbus clouds; results in colder weather, thunderstorms and/or possibly tornadoes.
a)
Cold front
b)
Warm Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Occluded Front
41.
What does symbol # 1 mean?
a)
stationary front
b)
occluded front
c)
warm front
d)
cold front
42.
What does symbol # 3 mean?
a)
stationary front
b)
occluded front
c)
warm front
d)
cold front
43.
What kind of front is shown in the picture?
a)
occluded front
b)
stationary front
c)
warm front
d)
cold front
44.
If susan decided to go outside to play, which of the following outfits would keep her the coolest?
a)
Black shorts with a Red top.
b)
Blue jean shorts with a Orange top.
c)
White shorts with a light blue top.
d)
Black shorts with a light pink top.
45.
What type of air mass comes from the ocean and the equator?
a)
Maritime Polar
b)
Maritime Tropical
c)
Continental Polar
d)
Continental Tropical
46.
What type of air mass comes from the land and the equator?
a)
Maritime Polar
b)
Maritime Tropical
c)
Continental Polar
d)
Continental Tropical
47.
What type of air mass comes from the land and either the North or South Pole?
a)
Maritime Polar
b)
Maritime Tropical
c)
Continental Polar
d)
Continental Tropical
48.
What type of air mass comes from the ocean and either the North or South Pole?
a)
Maritime Polar
b)
Maritime Tropical
c)
Continental Polar
d)
Continental Tropical
49.
There are several things that cause weather to occur. Which of the following cause weather to occur?
a)
Latitude, Air pressure, amount of water, and winds.
b)
Winds, Altitude, plate movement, and winds.
c)
Latitude, Altitude, Air pressure, and winds.
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