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WorksheetsWeather Test 3
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
B represents which of the following climate regions?
a)
Tropical
b)
Polar
c)
Temperate
2.
C represents which of the following climate regions?
a)
Polar
b)
Tropical
c)
Temperate
3.
How are convection currents created?
a)
by global winds blowing across the latitudes
b)
by the uneven heating of the Earth's surface from the Sun
c)
by the climate regions and their temperature differences
d)
by the convection of the Earth
4.
A represents which of the following climate regions?
a)
Polar
b)
Tropical
c)
Temperate
5.
How do global winds affect the weather on Earth's surface?
a)
global winds create large waves in the oceans.
b)
global winds are responsible for land erosion.
c)
global winds are responsible for the direction of weather systems.
d)
global winds create fronts.
6.
A fast moving ribbon of air high in the atmosphere is called
a)
trade winds
b)
polar easterlies
c)
westerly winds
d)
jet streams
7.
These winds are responsible for moving tropical weather systems.
a)
trade winds
b)
polar easterlies
c)
tropical jet streams
d)
jet streams
8.
What type of energy is responsible for heating the Earth?
a)
chemical energy
b)
solar energy
c)
mechanical energy
d)
light energy
9.
Which region on Earth receives more direct sunlight than all other regions?
a)
polar
b)
tropical
c)
temperate
d)
desert
10.
When warm air rises and cool air falls what is formed?
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
11.
Which winds are located near the poles and blow from east to west?
a)
trade winds
b)
horse latitudes
c)
polar easterlies
d)
westerly winds
12.
Which winds are located near the equator and blow from east to west?
a)
trade winds
b)
horse latitudes
c)
polar easterlies
d)
westerly winds
13.
How can jet streams affect weather?
a)
the jet streams can move up or down bringing different temperatures
b)
the jet streams will stay in place and influence the temperature in the tropical region.
c)
the jet stream brings warm temperatures to the tropical regions
d)
the jet streams have no affect on weather, they're just winds.
14.
The Gulf Stream in the Northern Hemisphere and the Brazilian Current in the Southern Hemisphere move poleward. Compared to inland areas at the same latitude, the coastal areas bordering these currents will
a)
be warmer
b)
have more advection fogs
c)
be more arid
d)
have shorter growing seasons
15.
The map below shows the continental United States and four arrows representing wind directions. Which arrow best represents the directions of the jet stream that influences weather across the continental United States?
a)
Arrow 1
b)
Arrow 2
c)
Arrow 3
d)
Arrow 4
16.
The map below shows global wind patterns. The east coast of the United States is marked with a star. Global winds blow in the directions shown on the map. Winds blowing from the east coast of the United States have the most effect on the weather in which the following regions?
a)
Africa
b)
Asia
c)
Europe
d)
South America
17.
Scientist found evidence of past glacial activity in Massachusetts. Which of the following conclusions is best supported by this evidence?
a)
Sea levels were much higher in the past.
b)
The Climate on Earth has changed over time.
c)
Total numbers of organisms on Earth have changed over time
d)
The total amount of radiation from the Sun was much higher in the past.
18.
Which of the following describes the winter conditions that would result in a home having the highest rate of heat loss to the outside environment?
a)
a cloudy, calm day
b)
a trade wind comes in
c)
rows of icicles along the window awnings
d)
a strong, steady wind blowing from the northwest
19.
Which of the following data would be most useful for describing the climate of a specific area?
a)
average weekly wind speeds for 1 month
b)
daily relative humidity levels for 18 months
c)
total annual precipitation amounts for 2 years
d)
average high and low month temperatures for 20 years
20.
What is the primary cause of winds?
a)
humidity differences
b)
air pressure differences
c)
the revolution of Earth
d)
the rotation of Earth
21.
The cross section below shows the flow of prevailing winds over a mountain ridge. Which location is most likely to receive precipitation?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
22.
A map view of surface air movement in a low-pressure system is shown. The air near the center of this low-pressure system usually will
a)
evaporate into a liquid
b)
reverse direction
c)
rise and form clouds
d)
squeeze together to form a high-pressure system
23.
Which weather change is most likely indicated by rapidly falling air pressure?
a)
Humidity is decreasing
b)
Temperature is decreasing
c)
Skies are clearing
d)
A storm is approaching
24.
The properties of an air mass are mostly determined by the
a)
rate of Earth's rotation
b)
direction of Earth's surface winds
c)
source region where the air mass formed
d)
path the air mass follows along a land surface
25.
The incomplete flowchart below shows some of the changes that occur in the warm air as it rises to form a cloud. Which statement should be placed in the empty box to accurately complete the flowchart?
a)
The air warms as it expends.
b)
The air cools until it reaches the dew point
c)
The air's relative humidity decreases to zero.
26.
The picture shows a place where air currents will form due to the uneven heating of Earth. In which direction will air currents most likely move?
a)
straight down over the land
b)
from the land toward the sea
c)
straight up above the sea
d)
from the sea toward the land
27.
Which of the following systems would most likely have the greatest amount of moisture associated with it?
a)
Option 1
b)
Option 2
c)
Option 3
d)
Option 4
28.
Which of the following factors would most likely cause a hurricane to decrease in strength?
a)
staying over a warm body of water for a long time
b)
increasing the number of large clouds
c)
moving over a continent
d)
moving toward tropical waters
29.
The Gulf Stream in the Northern Hemisphere and the Brazilian Current in the Southern Hemisphere move poleward. Compared to inland areas at the same latitude, the coastal areas bordering these currents will
a)
be warmer
b)
be more dry
c)
have more fog
d)
have shorter growing seasons.
30.
When comparing temperatures of 2 California regions of the same latitude, students found that the nighttime temperature dropped significantly at the desert site but only slightly at the coastal site. This difference is mostly caused by
a)
lower wind speeds in the desert than at the coast
b)
less water vapor in the desert than at the coast
c)
lower carbon dioxide levels in the desert than at the coast
d)
less vegetation in the desert than at the coast
31.
The diagram below shows a landscape. Where in the diagram would the air pressure be the greatest?
a)
at the beach
b)
on top of the mountain
c)
at the bottom of the clouds
d)
above the Earth's atmosphere
32.
This graph shows the average temperatures on one of these areas for each month of the year. The data in the graph are most likely for which city shown in the map?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
33.
Springfield, Missouri and San Francisco, California are at similar latitudes, but they have different climates. Springfield has very hot summers and cold winters, while San Francisco has about the same temperature all year. What is the most likely reason the 2 cities have such different climates?
a)
The amount of sunlight on each city
b)
the distance each city is from an ocean
c)
the elevation above sea level of each city
d)
the distance of each city from the equator
34.
Susan lives in a city where the days are usually very warm. However, yesterday was very cold. Which statement is true about the city yesterday?
a)
The city had cold weather and climate.
b)
The city had warm weather and climate.
c)
The city had warm weather but a cold climate.
d)
The city had cold weather but a warm climate.
35.
Which symbol on the map shows a cold front?
a)
H
b)
L
c)
Triangles
d)
Semi-Circles
36.
Surface currents in the ocean affect the climate of the land areas nearby. Which of the currents most affect the climate of Massachusetts and its surrounding states?
a)
Gulf Stream
b)
Labrador Current
c)
North Atlantic Drift
d)
North Equatorial Current
37.
The table below shows the average monthly temperatures for Massachusetts over a 30-year period. The average temperature for April is missing. Which is the best estimate of the average temperature for April?
a)
1 C
b)
10 C
c)
16 C
d)
20 C
38.
The map below shows the location of the Gulf Stream, an ocean current that moves tropical water along the east coast of the United States. Which of the following statements best describes how the Gulf Stream affects the weather along the east coast?
a)
It makes the air less humid and brings less rain to the area.
b)
It makes the air temperature cooler and the winds stronger.
c)
It makes the winds stronger and brings less rain to the area.
d)
It makes the air temperature warmer and the air more humid.
39.
The picture below shows a weather instrument. What is the weather instrument designed to measure?
a)
air temperature
b)
rainfall amount
c)
snowfall amount
d)
wind speed
40.
Based on the information in the table, which of following types of precipitation most likely occurred on this day?
a)
hail
b)
rain
c)
sleet
d)
snow
41.
The table shows temperature and precipitation reports for Bangor, Maine. On which day did rain fall?
a)
January 4
b)
January 6
c)
January 15
d)
January 30
42.
The map below shows Labrador and England. What is the most likely reason that England is warmer than Labrador?
a)
A warmer ocean current flows nearer to England than to Labrador.
b)
More people live in England than in Labrador.
c)
Labrador receives less sunlight than England.
d)
Labrador has more glaciers than England.
43.
Where do climate conditions cause hurricanes to become larger and more powerful?
a)
over warm water
b)
over cold water
c)
over mountains
d)
over dry, flat land
44.
The average temperature of City X is hotter than the average temperature of City Y during the summer, but colder than City Y in the winter. Using the map shown, what is the best explanation for the milder weather in City Y?
a)
Warm winds from the land keep the temperature mild all year long.
b)
The ocean current warms the air in the winter and keeps it cooler in summer.
c)
The ocean always floods City Y, keeping it near 75 degrees F all year.
d)
City Y is to the south of City X.
45.
Which change most likely caused a decrease in global mean surface temperatures during the time periods shaded on the graph?
a)
a decrease in deforestation
b)
an decrease in the use of fossil fuels
c)
an increase in volcanic eruptions
d)
an increase in education about the population of domesticated livestock
46.
Death Valley, one of the driest places on Earth, is located on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Which statement correctly explains why the east side of these mountains is so much drier than the west side?
a)
Since weather systems generally move from east to west in the US, as an air mass reaches the mountains, it rises and cools and its moisture condenses and precipitates.
b)
Since weather systems generally move from east to west in the United States, as an air mass reaches the mountains, it rises and warms, and its moisture evaporates and precipitates.
c)
Since weather systems generally move from west to east in the United States, as an air mass reaches the mountains, it rises and cools and its moisture condenses and precipitates.
d)
Since weather systems generally move from west to east in the United States, as an air mass reaches the mountains, it rises and warms, and its moisture evaporates and precipitates.
47.
What is the relative humidity when the dry bulb is 18 C and the wet bulb is 14 C?
a)
60%
b)
64%
c)
89%
d)
91%
48.
Which of these has the greatest effect on weather and climate conditions on Earth?
a)
ice in glaciers
b)
heat from deserts
c)
energy from the sun
d)
clouds in the atmosphere
49.
In which layer of Earth do thunderstorms occur?
a)
Thermosphere
b)
Mesosphere
c)
Stratosphere
d)
Troposphere
50.
Which graph best represents the amounts of gases found in the atmosphere?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
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