WorksheetsUAG Earth Science Unit 1 - Unit Review
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 2hrs 2mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
DAY 011 CW
(p. 43) - An instrument used to measure a weather variable is shown in the picture. Which weather variable is measured by this instrument?
(p. 43) - An instrument used to measure a weather variable is shown in the picture. Which weather variable is measured by this instrument?
a)
wind direction
b)
air pressure
c)
wind speed
d)
amount of rainfall
2.
DAY 011
(p. 43) - Cloud droplets form around small particles in the atmosphere. Which of the following describes how the hurricane clouds formed from water vapor.
(p. 43) - Cloud droplets form around small particles in the atmosphere. Which of the following describes how the hurricane clouds formed from water vapor.
a)
Air rose and cooled to the dewpoint, forming condensation
b)
Air sank and cooled to the dewpoint, forming condensation
c)
Air rose and heated to the dewpoint, forming condensation
d)
Air sank and heated to the dewpoint, forming condensation
3.
DAY 011
(p. 43) - Which weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?
(p. 43) - Which weather instrument is used to measure wind speed?
a)
anemometer
b)
wind vane
c)
psychrometer
d)
thermometer
4.
DAY 011 HW (p.43)
( T or F ) The name of the weather instrument that measures wind speed is an anemometer.
( T or F ) The name of the weather instrument that measures wind speed is an anemometer.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
DAY 011 HW (p.43)
( T or F ) The name of the weather instrument that measures air pressure is a wind vane.
( T or F ) The name of the weather instrument that measures air pressure is a wind vane.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
DAY 011 HW (p.43)
( T or F ) When the dewpoint and temperature are far apart, there is a high chance of rain or other precipitation.
( T or F ) When the dewpoint and temperature are far apart, there is a high chance of rain or other precipitation.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
DAY 011 HW (p.43)
( T or F ) Dewpoint is the temperature at which the air is totally empty of water.
( T or F ) Dewpoint is the temperature at which the air is totally empty of water.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
DAY 011
(p. 44) - Which graph best shows the relationship between the probability of precipitation and the difference between air temperature and dewpoint?
(p. 44) - Which graph best shows the relationship between the probability of precipitation and the difference between air temperature and dewpoint?
a)
graph 1
b)
graph 2
c)
graph 3
d)
graph 4
9.
DAY 011
(p. 44) - An observer measured the air temperature and the dewpoint and found the difference between them to be 12°C. One hour later, the difference between the air temperature and the dewpoint was found to be 4°C. Which statement best describes the changes that were occurring?
(p. 44) - An observer measured the air temperature and the dewpoint and found the difference between them to be 12°C. One hour later, the difference between the air temperature and the dewpoint was found to be 4°C. Which statement best describes the changes that were occurring?
a)
The chance of precipitation was decreasing.
b)
The chance of precipitation was increasing.
c)
The chance of precipitation had no change
d)
None of the above
10.
DAY 012-013
(p. 55) - What is the dewpoint when the dry-bulb temperature is 8°C and the wet-bulb temperature is 2°C?
(p. 55) - What is the dewpoint when the dry-bulb temperature is 8°C and the wet-bulb temperature is 2°C?
a)
28°C
b)
6°C
c)
3°C
d)
–9°C
11.
DAY 012-013
(p. 53) - Which two processes lead to cloud formation in rising air?
(p. 53) - Which two processes lead to cloud formation in rising air?
a)
compressing and cooling
b)
compressing and warming
c)
expanding and cooling
d)
expanding and warming
12.
DAY 012-013
(p. 55) - When the dry-bulb temperature is 22°C and the wet-bulb temperature is 13°C, the relative humidity is
(p. 55) - When the dry-bulb temperature is 22°C and the wet-bulb temperature is 13°C, the relative humidity is
a)
10%
b)
33%
c)
41%
d)
59%
13.
DAY 012-013
(p. 55) - A psychrometer is used to determine which weather variables?
(p. 55) - A psychrometer is used to determine which weather variables?
a)
wind speed and wind direction
b)
percentage of cloud cover and cloud
height
height
c)
air pressure and air temperature
d)
relative humidity and dewpoint
14.
DAY 012-013
(p. 56) - The weather instrument shown above can be used to determine dewpoint. Based on the temp-eratures shown, the dewpoint is
(p. 56) - The weather instrument shown above can be used to determine dewpoint. Based on the temp-eratures shown, the dewpoint is
a)
-5°C
b)
2°C
c)
8°C
d)
33°C
15.
DAY 012-013
(p. 56) - What is the relative humidity when the dry-bulb temperature is 16°C and the wet-bulb temperature is 14°C?
(p. 56) - What is the relative humidity when the dry-bulb temperature is 16°C and the wet-bulb temperature is 14°C?
a)
90%
b)
80%
c)
14%
d)
13%
16.
DAY 014
(p. 63) - The weather station model below shows some of the weather data for a certain location. What is the wind speed shown on the station model and which instrument is used to measure the wind speed?
(p. 63) - The weather station model below shows some of the weather data for a certain location. What is the wind speed shown on the station model and which instrument is used to measure the wind speed?
a)
15 knots, measured by a wind vane
b)
15 knots, measured by an anemometer
c)
25 knots, measured by a wind vane
d)
25 knots, measured by an anemometer
17.
DAY 014
(p. 63) - The weather station model below shows atmospheric conditions at Oswego, New York. How does the data on the station model indicate a high relative humidity?
(p. 63) - The weather station model below shows atmospheric conditions at Oswego, New York. How does the data on the station model indicate a high relative humidity?
a)
The temperature is far from the dewpoint
b)
It is raining
c)
There is 100% cloud cover
d)
all of these
18.
DAY 012-013
(p. 56) - The upward movement of air in the atmosphere generally causes the temperature of that air to
(p. 56) - The upward movement of air in the atmosphere generally causes the temperature of that air to
a)
decrease and become closer to the dewpoint
b)
decrease and become farther from the dewpoint
c)
increase and become closer to the dewpoint
d)
increase and become farther from the dewpoint
19.
DAY 014 CW (p. 63)
( T or F ) The diagram shown is called a weather balloon model, and it shows winds from the northeast.
( T or F ) The diagram shown is called a weather balloon model, and it shows winds from the northeast.
a)
True
b)
False
20.
DAY 014 CW (p. 63)
( T or F ) In the diagram shown, the wind speed is 25 knots and cloud cover is about 50%.
( T or F ) In the diagram shown, the wind speed is 25 knots and cloud cover is about 50%.
a)
True
b)
False
21.
DAY 014 CW (p. 63)
( T or F ) In the diagram shown, one reason we know it has high relative humidity are that the numbers 29 and 31 are close to each other.
( T or F ) In the diagram shown, one reason we know it has high relative humidity are that the numbers 29 and 31 are close to each other.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
DAY 014 CW (p. 63)
( T or F ) In the diagram shown, the present weather conditions are rainy and 100% cloud cover.
( T or F ) In the diagram shown, the present weather conditions are rainy and 100% cloud cover.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
DAY 014 Exit Task (p. 64)
What is the percentage of cloud cover for station B?
What is the percentage of cloud cover for station B?
a)
100%
b)
75%
c)
50%
d)
0%
24.
DAY 014 Exit Task (p. 64)
State the present weather indicated by the present weather symbol at station C.
State the present weather indicated by the present weather symbol at station C.
a)
rain
b)
snow
c)
rain showers
d)
drizzle
25.
DAY 014 Exit Task (p. 64)
State the wind speed and direction, at station A. Include a compass direction in your answer.
State the wind speed and direction, at station A. Include a compass direction in your answer.
a)
5 knots from the west
b)
5 knots from the east
c)
10 knots from the west
d)
10 knots from the east
26.
DAY 014 Exit Task (p. 65)
State the present weather indicated by the present weather symbol at station C.
State the present weather indicated by the present weather symbol at station C.
a)
rain
b)
cloudy
c)
drizzle
d)
sleet
27.
DAY 014 Exit Task (p. 65)
State the wind speed and direction, at station A. Include a compass direction in your answer.
State the wind speed and direction, at station A. Include a compass direction in your answer.
a)
10 knots from the south
b)
10 knots from the east
c)
5 knots from the south
d)
10 knots from the west
28.
DAY 014 Exit Task (p. 65)
What is the percentage of cloud cover for station B?
What is the percentage of cloud cover for station B?
a)
0%
b)
75%
c)
50%
d)
100%
29.
DAY 016 CW (p. 75)
( T or F ) On the map shown, a correctly drawn isoline would connect the points marked 40 and 48.
( T or F ) On the map shown, a correctly drawn isoline would connect the points marked 40 and 48.
a)
True
b)
False
30.
DAY 016 CW (p. 75)
( T or F ) When doing the Plot and Graph Method, first you write in numbers, and then you connect matching numbers.
( T or F ) When doing the Plot and Graph Method, first you write in numbers, and then you connect matching numbers.
a)
True
b)
False
31.
DAY 016 CW (p. 75)
( T or F ) Isolines and isotherms can sometimes cross each other and sometimes make circles.
( T or F ) Isolines and isotherms can sometimes cross each other and sometimes make circles.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
DAY 016 CW (p. 75)
( T or F ) When doing the Gatekeeper method, The 40 Degree Isotherm could go between the 48 and the 60.
( T or F ) When doing the Gatekeeper method, The 40 Degree Isotherm could go between the 48 and the 60.
a)
True
b)
False
33.
DAY 016 Exit Task (p. 76)
What is the most probable temperature at location C?
What is the most probable temperature at location C?
a)
17°F
b)
18°F
c)
19°F
d)
20°F
34.
DAY 016 Exit Task (p. 76)
Which isoline could not be drawn on this map?
Which isoline could not be drawn on this map?
a)
15°F
b)
25°F
c)
12°F
d)
32°F
35.
DAY 017 CW (p. 83)
Which station model shows an air temperature of 75°F and a barometric pressure of 996.3 mb?
Which station model shows an air temperature of 75°F and a barometric pressure of 996.3 mb?
a)
(1)
b)
(2)
c)
(3)
d)
(4)
36.
DAY 017 CW (p. 83)
Encode the following air pressure into the code shown on a weather station model: 968.2 mb.
Encode the following air pressure into the code shown on a weather station model: 968.2 mb.
a)
968
b)
068
c)
982
d)
682
37.
DAY 017 CW (p. 83)
Encode the following air pressure into the code shown on a weather station model: 1002.1 mb.
Encode the following air pressure into the code shown on a weather station model: 1002.1 mb.
a)
100
b)
1002
c)
102
d)
021
38.
DAY 017 CW (p. 83)
Encode the following air pressure into the code shown on a weather station model: 992.1 mb.
Encode the following air pressure into the code shown on a weather station model: 992.1 mb.
a)
992
b)
092
c)
991
d)
921
39.
DAY 017 CW (p. 83)
Encode the following air pressure into the code shown on a weather station model: 1000.0 mb.
Encode the following air pressure into the code shown on a weather station model: 1000.0 mb.
a)
100
b)
1000
c)
0000
d)
000
40.
DAY 017 CW (p. 83)
Convert the following encoded air pressure from a station model into the actual barometric pressure: 799
Convert the following encoded air pressure from a station model into the actual barometric pressure: 799
a)
799.0 mb
b)
979 mb
c)
979.9 mb
d)
1079.9 mb
41.
DAY 017 CW (p. 83)
Convert the following encoded air pressure from a station model into the actual barometric pressure: 180
Convert the following encoded air pressure from a station model into the actual barometric pressure: 180
a)
918.0 mb
b)
1018.0 mb
c)
180.0 mb
d)
9180.0 mb
42.
DAY 017 CW (p. 83)
Convert the following encoded air pressure from a station model into the actual barometric pressure: 001
Convert the following encoded air pressure from a station model into the actual barometric pressure: 001
a)
9.001 mb
b)
1000.1 mb
c)
10.001 mb
d)
900.1 mb
43.
DAY 017 CW (p. 83)
Convert the following encoded air pressure from a station model into the actual barometric pressure: 988
Convert the following encoded air pressure from a station model into the actual barometric pressure: 988
a)
988.0 mb
b)
10.988 mb
c)
1098.8 mb
d)
998.8 mb
44.
DAY 017 Exit Task (p. 86)
What is the barometric pressure indicated by this station model?
What is the barometric pressure indicated by this station model?
a)
0.029 mb
b)
902.9 mb
c)
1002.9 mb
d)
1029.0 mb
45.
DAY 017 Exit Task (p. 86)
What was the actual barometric pressure, according to the station model, to the nearest tenth of a millibar?
What was the actual barometric pressure, according to the station model, to the nearest tenth of a millibar?
a)
0.021 mb
b)
902.1 mb
c)
1002.1 mb
d)
1021.0 mb
46.
DAY 018 CW (p. 92)
What is one possible barometric pressure that you could record at city D on the map?
What is one possible barometric pressure that you could record at city D on the map?
a)
1014 mb
b)
1012 mb
c)
1016 mb
d)
1018 mb
47.
DAY 018 CW (p. 92)
What is one possible barometric pressure that you could record at city B on the map?
What is one possible barometric pressure that you could record at city B on the map?
a)
1037 mb
b)
1036 mb
c)
1035 mb
d)
1034 mb
48.
DAY 018 CW (p. 92)
Which city has the highest winds on this map?
Which city has the highest winds on this map?
a)
City B
b)
City A
c)
City C
d)
City D
49.
DAY 018 CW (p. 92)
Which city has the highest air pressure on this map?
Which city has the highest air pressure on this map?
a)
City B
b)
City A
c)
City C
d)
City D
50.
DAY 018 CW (p. 92)
Which city has the lowest air pressure on this map?
Which city has the lowest air pressure on this map?
a)
City B
b)
City A
c)
City C
d)
City D
51.
DAY 018 Exit Task (p. 96)
On a certain day, the isobars on a weather map are very close together over eastern New York State. To make the people of this area aware of possible risk to life and property in this situation, the National Weather Service should issue
On a certain day, the isobars on a weather map are very close together over eastern New York State. To make the people of this area aware of possible risk to life and property in this situation, the National Weather Service should issue
a)
a dense-fog warning
b)
a high-wind advisory
c)
a heat-index warning
d)
an air-pollution advisory
52.
DAY 018 Exit Task (p. 96)
Which weather instrument is used to measure the air pressure?
Which weather instrument is used to measure the air pressure?
a)
thermometer
b)
sling psychrometer
c)
wind vane
d)
barometer
53.
DAY 018 Exit Task (p. 96)
Which map view best represents the pattern of isobar values, in millibars, and the pattern of wind flow, shown by arrows, at Earth’s surface surrounding a Northern Hemisphere low-pressure center?
Which map view best represents the pattern of isobar values, in millibars, and the pattern of wind flow, shown by arrows, at Earth’s surface surrounding a Northern Hemisphere low-pressure center?
a)
Diagram 1
b)
Diagram 2
c)
Diagram 3
d)
Diagram 4
54.
DAY 018 HW (p. 97)
The air-pressure field map below represents a high-pressure system over the central United States. Isobars show the air pressure, in millibars. Letters A through E represent locations on Earth’s surface.
Between which two locations is the wind speed greatest?
The air-pressure field map below represents a high-pressure system over the central United States. Isobars show the air pressure, in millibars. Letters A through E represent locations on Earth’s surface.
Between which two locations is the wind speed greatest?
a)
A and B
b)
C and D
c)
B and C
d)
D and E
55.
DAY 018 HW (p. 97)
Various weather conditions at LaGuardia Airport in New York City are shown on the station model shown. What were the barometric pressure and weather conditions at the airport at the time of the observation?
Various weather conditions at LaGuardia Airport in New York City are shown on the station model shown. What were the barometric pressure and weather conditions at the airport at the time of the observation?
a)
914.6 mb of pressure and smog
b)
914.6 mb of pressure and a clear sky
c)
1014.6 mb of pressure and smog
d)
1014.6 mb of pressure and a clear sky
56.
BONUS QUESTION
In the Northern Hemisphere, surface winds around the center of a hurricane move
In the Northern Hemisphere, surface winds around the center of a hurricane move
a)
clockwise and inward
b)
clockwise and outward
c)
counter-clockwise and inward
d)
counter-clockwise and outward
57.
BONUS QUESTION
Which map best represents the surface wind pattern around Northern Hemisphere high-pressure and low-pressure centers?
Which map best represents the surface wind pattern around Northern Hemisphere high-pressure and low-pressure centers?
a)
Diagram 1
b)
Diagram 2
c)
Diagram 3
d)
Diagram 4
58.
BONUS QUESTION
Which map best represents the surface wind pattern around a Northern Hemisphere high- pressure center?
Which map best represents the surface wind pattern around a Northern Hemisphere high- pressure center?
a)
Diagram 1
b)
Diagram 2
c)
Diagram 3
d)
Diagram 4
59.
BONUS QUESTION
The arrows on which map best show the pattern of surface winds around these two pressure centers?
The arrows on which map best show the pattern of surface winds around these two pressure centers?
a)
Map 1
b)
Map 2
c)
Map 3
d)
Map 4
60.
BONUS QUESTION
A weather instrument is shown.
Which weather variable is measured by this instrument?
A weather instrument is shown.
Which weather variable is measured by this instrument?
a)
wind speed
b)
precipitation
c)
cloud cover
d)
air pressure
61.
BONUS QUESTION
In which direction do surface winds around low-pressure centers in the Northern Hemisphere generally move?
In which direction do surface winds around low-pressure centers in the Northern Hemisphere generally move?
a)
counter-clockwise, toward the center of the low
b)
clockwise, toward the center of the low
c)
counter-clockwise, away from the center of the low
d)
clockwise, away from the center of the low
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