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Forecasting Weather

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Mark looks at the clouds in the sky and decides that he does not need to
take his umbrella with him today. Which clouds did Mark most likely see
in the sky?
a)
cirrus
b)
nimbostratus
c)
cumulonimbus
2.
What kind of weather is usually associated with a low pressure system?
a)
Sunny weather
b)
Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)
3.
What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?
a)
Sunny weather
b)
Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)
4.
What are the daily conditions of temperature, humidity and precipitation?
a)
weather
b)
climate
5.
As altitude increases, what happens to temperature?
a)
temperature increases
b)
temperature decreases
6.
This weather tool is used to measure...
a)
Rainfall
b)
Wind Direction
c)
Wind Speed
d)
Temperature
7.
This weather tool is used to measure... 
a)
Temperature
b)
Rainfall 
c)
Wind Speed
d)
Humidity
8.
This type of severe weather causes heavy flooding, high winds, and storm surge.
a)
Tornado
b)
Hurricane
c)
Blizzard
d)
Thunderstorm
9.
What type of weather would you predict for Columbia, SC based on this weather map? 
a)
Cooler and potential for storms
b)
Warm and clear
c)
Consistently hot and sunny
d)
Record highs
10.

A tool for measuring how much rain has fallen

a)

thermometer

b)

anemometer

c)

lightning rod

d)

rain gauge

11.

Which would you use to measure wind speed

a)

rain gauge

b)

hygrometer

c)

anemometer

d)

thermometer

12.

A place that has an average of 28F in winter and 68F in summer has what type of climate?

a)

always hot

b)

cold winter/cool summers

c)

cold winters/hot summers

d)

always cold

13.
I am a type of weather map that  provides information like (cloud cover, temperature, wind direction and speed, precipitation, or barometric pressure) from specific locations.  What am I?
a)
isotherm
b)
isobar
c)
weather map
d)
station model
14.
As you climb up a mountain what happens to the air pressure?
a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
stays the same
15.

Lines on a map that connect places of equal air pressure are called

a)

Isotherms

b)

Isobars

c)

Isotemps

d)

Isocream

16.
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.
17.

Which direction will the cold front move over the next 12 hours?

a)

Northeast

b)

Southeast

c)

Northwest

d)

Southwest

18.
What is the wind speed at this station
a)
3 knots
b)
10 knots
c)
25 knots
d)
35 knots
19.
What is the atmospheric pressure at this station?
a)
987
b)
998.7
c)
1098.7
d)
10987
20.
What is the temperature at this station
a)
75 degrees
b)
61 degrees
c)
987 degrees
d)
11 degrees
21.
An instrument that measures air pressure
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
rain guage
d)
wind sock
22.

In the continental US, air masses travel consistently in the same direction. Which way do they travel?

a)

Northeast to Southwast

b)

Southeast to West

c)

East to West

d)

West to East

23.

The weather map shows the weather conditions for one day across the United States. Based on the weather map, which city will most likely experience decreasing temperatures during the next 24 hours?

a)

Denver, because its raining there

b)

Minneapolis, because a cold front is approaching

c)

Atlanta, because a warm front is approaching

d)

Houston, because it is in a high pressure area

24.

In 2011, Typhoon Nesat struck the Phillippines and caused widespread flooding. After hitting the Phillippines, Typhoon Nesat was predicted to hit the large city of Hanoi, Vietnam. If Typhoon Nesat had continued along the same path, which development would most likely have reduced its strength before it hit Hanoi.

a)

The formation of a low pressure area south of Bangkok

b)

The formation of a high pressure area south of Bangkok

c)

Cool water moving into the sea east of Hanoi

d)

Warm water moving into the sea east of Hanoi

25.

Thunderstorms are more common in some areas than others. The map shows the average number of thunderstorms per year in different parts of the United States. Why are the significantly more thunderstorms in Florida than in California?

a)

The state of Florida is smaller than the state of California.

b)

The air in Florida is more stable than the air in California.

c)

The air above Florida holds less moisture than the air above California.

d)

The ocean currents near Florida are warmer than the ocean currents in California.

26.
This weather instrument is a...
a)
rain gauge
b)
U.F.O.
c)
satellite
d)
anemometer
27.
What pushes weather from place to place?
a)
magic
b)
water
c)
wind
d)
clouds
28.
Satellites show clouds on earth, while radar shows what?
a)
Precipitation
b)
Cable tv
c)
sun light
d)
temperatures
29.
A person who studies weather and weather patterns is a(n)
a)
Botanist
b)
Astronomer
c)
Geologist
d)
Meteorologist
30.
True or False:
Changes in weather should be predicted over a short period of time
a)
true
b)
false
31.
True or False: Changes in wind speed and direction can indicate a storm or change of temperature
a)
True
b)
False
32.
The Earth's ____________ is the layer of gases that surround the planet and make it possible for living things to survive on Earth.
a)
atmosphere
b)
water cycle
c)
shell
d)
land
33.
Which city can expect to see an increase in temperatures over the next 24 hours?
a)
Billings, Montana
b)
Atlanta, Georgia
c)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
d)
Miami, Florida
34.
Which city is experiencing thunderstorms?
a)
Denver
b)
New York 
c)
Miami 
d)
Boise
35.
Which city is close to a warm front?
a)
Chicago
b)
New York
c)
Boise
d)
Denver
36.
Which city is closest to a high pressure system?
a)
New York
b)
Miami
c)
Minneapolis
d)
Boise
37.
Which city is experiencing cloudy skies and rain?
a)
New York 
b)
Seattle
c)
Dallas
d)
Boise
38.
Choose the best forecast for New York on Saturday. 
a)
sunny skies
b)
warmer temperatures
c)
snow
d)
sleet
39.
Choose the best forecast for Los Angeles on Saturday.
a)
cooler temperatures
b)
warmer temperatures 
c)
low pressure
d)
snow
40.
Choose the best forecast for Dallas on Saturday.
a)
thunderstorms
b)
snow
c)
warmer temperatures
d)
clear skies
41.
Choose the best forecast for Minneapolis on Saturday.
a)
snow
b)
cloudy skies
c)
hail
d)
sunny skies
42.
Choose the best forecast for Boise on Saturday.
a)
cloudy 
b)
cooler temperatures
c)
snow
d)
rain
43.
Choose the best forecast for Miami on Saturday. 
a)
sunny skies
b)
warmer temperatures
c)
rain
d)
snow
44.
Choose the best forecast for Chicago on Saturday.
a)
rain
b)
warmer temperatures
c)
snow
d)
sunny skies
45.
Choose the best forecast for Seattle on Saturday.
a)
rain
b)
sunny skies
c)
warmer temperatures
d)
snow

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