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WorksheetsWeather & Climate
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
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1.
Water in the atmosphere typically returns to the surface of the Earth through the formation of clouds and precipitation. This means that the cycling of water from the atmosphere to the hydrosphere would be most likely to cause
a)
Dry weather
b)
Rainy weather
c)
Hot weather
d)
Cold weather
2.
Amy is at basketball practice. She is about to shoot a free throw. When Amy releases the ball,
a)
The ball will have kinetic energy but will not have potential energy
b)
The ball will have neither kinetic energy nor potential energy
c)
The ball will not have kinetic energy but will have potential energy
d)
The ball will have kinetic energy and potential energy
3.
With a force of 5 newtons, Amanda pushes the stack of books to the right. At the same time, Jeremy, pushes the stack of books to the left with a force of 10 newtons. What is the direction and magnitude of the resulting force?
a)
5 N to the left
b)
10 N to the right
c)
5 N to the right
d)
10 N to the left
4.
The picture shows the movement of the Gulf Stream current. The Gulf Stream is a current that carries water north along the eastern coast of the United States. which of the following describes the flow of water in the Gulf Stream
a)
Warm water follows a path to join other warm water
b)
Cool water is carried to warmer parts of the ocean
c)
Warm water is carried to cooler parts of the ocean
d)
Cool water follows a path to join other cool water
5.
The pattern of ____ in an area over a long period of time is called _______.
a)
climate, temperature
b)
weather, rain
c)
weather, climate
d)
climate, weather
6.
Which of the following is an accurate example of how the water cycle can influence local weather?
a)
Water in a lake soaks into the local groundwater system.
b)
An increase in an area's precipitation causes the area to experience a drought.
c)
An increase in evaporation rates along a coastal area leads to afternoon thunderstorms.
d)
All of these.
7.
How does the climate of coastal regions compare with inland regions?
a)
Coastal regions tend to be more variable.
b)
Coastal regions tend to be more stable.
c)
Both regions are variable.
d)
Both regions are stable.
8.
The Gulf Stream passes from the Gulf of Mexico, northward along the coast of eastern North America, and eastward toward Ireland, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia. Without the Gulf Stream, these regions would be colder than they are now. How does the Gulf Stream keep these regions warm?
a)
It encourages evaporation, which makes the land dry and warm.
b)
It washes floating ice sheets away from the coasts.
c)
It brings warm water, which heats the overlying air.
d)
It absorbs cold temperatures from the land.
9.
Water is cooler near the poles and warmer near the equator. Movement of cooler and warmer water from these regions moderates the global climate. Which of the following describes the movement of water between the poles and the equator?
a)
Gravity
b)
Ocean currents
c)
Evaporation
d)
Tides
10.
____ energy is defined as stored energy.
a)
Contained
b)
Dynamic
c)
Kinetic
d)
Potential
11.
Each day, changes take place in the atmosphere. All these frequent changes are called ______
a)
Rain
b)
Weather
c)
Climate
d)
Wind
12.
Hurricanes are storms that bring rain and very high wind speeds to the Gulf and Atlantic coastlines of the United States. How do ocean currents influence the strength of a hurricane when it makes landfall?
a)
Currents force hurricanes to travel due north to southern coastlines.
b)
Current can provide warm water that gives hurricanes energy.
c)
Currents take energy from hurricanes, slowing them down.
d)
Currents are the force that pushes a hurricane across the ocean.
13.
Which statement is true about the gravitational force?
a)
It only acts on objects that are close to each other.
b)
It only acts on objects that are in contact.
c)
It acts on all objects all of the time.
d)
It only acts on objects that are moving apart.
14.
Scientific knowledge can withstand the test of time because
a)
Scientific theories have been proven beyond doubt
b)
Advancements in technology have no impact on science
c)
It is open to change as new evidence or data is discovered.
d)
Exceptions can be made regarding scientific laws.
15.
It always takes ____ to change the motion of an object.
a)
Density
b)
Electricity
c)
Energy
d)
Gravity
16.
Sarah wants to know where in her garden chamomile would grow the best. She thinks chamomile will grow best in the corner of the garden that gets the most sunlight. To test her hypothesis, she decides to plant several groups of chamomile in her garden as an experiment. Which of the following variables should Sarah change from one group of chamomile to the next?
a)
The amount of water she gives the plants
b)
The location of the plants
c)
The type of plants
d)
The height of the plants
17.
Which is a noncontact force?
a)
Normal force
b)
Impact force
c)
Magnetic force
d)
Frictional force
18.
The united States Department of Agriculture published results on the quantity of organic farmland in the United States. Accompanying their results was the following image.
a)
Conventions
b)
Data tables
c)
Graphs
d)
Conferences
19.
Many houses along the Gulf Coast are built on stilts. What purpose does this design most likely serve?
a)
It prevents hurricane wind damage
b)
It prevents the occurrence of a fire
c)
It provides protection during blizzards
d)
It protects the house from flooding.
20.
Which of the following can be used to communicate ideas?
a)
Oral and written reports
b)
Symbols and illustrations
c)
Charts and spreadsheets
d)
All of these
21.
The map shows major ocean currents in the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans. In general, currents flowing toward the equator bring cooler waters to some regions while currents flowing away from the equator bring warmer waters to other regions. Judging from the map, which region probably has cooler summers than it would with out the effect of a nearby ocean current?
a)
The Central US
b)
The British Isles
c)
The US West Coast
d)
The US East Coast
22.
Calvin turns on his television and learns that the National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning for his town. The report states that the hurricane has been measured as a category 5 storm, which is the most severe. The hurricane is predicted to make landfall in 48 hours. Which of the following plans of action should Calvin use in this situation?
a)
Pile sandbags around his home and see shelter in the sturdiest part of his house.
b)
Gather his family, immediately evacuate his home and leave the city.
c)
Board up his windows and then seek shelter in the southernmost corner of his basement.
d)
Board up his windows and then see shelter in the highest part of his house.
23.
The California current is an ocean current that moves cold water from the north along the west cost of the USA. The main effect of this current is to make the climate of the west coast___.
a)
Wetter
b)
Warmer
c)
Dryer
d)
Cooler
24.
Many people like to go outside on a sunny day, but too much sun exposure can cause sunburns as well as long term health problems, such as eye damage or skin cancer. How do humans protect themselves from too much sun exposure?
a)
Use shade umbrellas
b)
put on sunglasses
c)
wear sunscreen
d)
all of these
25.
Which of the following is a way in which hurricanes have impacted life in Florida?
a)
Hurricane warning systems have not been put into place
b)
Most cities have not developed action plans for future hurricanes
c)
People construct most buildings and brides without any regard for future storms
d)
Buildings must be designed to resist the force of strong winds.
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