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WorksheetsReview of Climate & Weather
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 12mins
Which two of the following causes winds?
Coriolis Effect
batches of air near one another with different air pressures
Earth's rotation
ocean currents
Earth's surface not being heated equally
Which best describes how differences in air pressure cause winds?
The equator gets more sunlight than the poles.
Systems want balance, so the air pressure particles move from one place to another to balance the temperature.
Air pressure moves from high to low.
Air particles are closer together in areas of high pressure, and they want to spread out.
What is the Coriolis Effect?
the Earth's rotation
the deflection of winds and ocean currents caused by Earth's rotation
a low pressure system that forms off the coast of Africa
the difference in temperatures when two air masses meet
What causes the Coriolis Effect?
global winds
ocean currents
Earth's rotation
tides
Which factor most affects a location's temperature?
longitude
latitude
continental position
proximity to water
Which best describes how latitude affects the temperature of a climate?
Regions near the equator are generally warmer than regions near the poles.
Regions near the equator generally get more precipitation than regions closer to the poles.
The western hemisphere has more water and therefore has milder temperatures than the eastern hemisphere.
The closer a location is to water, the more mild its temperatures.
Which best describes how large bodies of water affect climate?
Regions near large bodies of water will have temperatures that vary less from day to day and season to season.
Regions near large bodies of water will have temperatures that vary more from day to day and season to season.
Weather is more likely to vary, like Michigan's crazy weather.
Hurricanes occur often.
Which of the following are climate zones within the Koeppen Climate Classification system?
polar
continental
coastal
tropical moist climates
temperate
A batch of air with nearly the same temperature and humidity is called a(n)...
occlusion
front
air mass
uplift
Which of the following are types of fronts?
occluded
cold
updraft
warm
stationary
Which front(s) are likely to bring severe storms?
stationary front
occluded front
warm front
cold front
Which front(s) are likely to bring rain (light or heavy)?
stationary front
occluded front
warm front
cold front
Which front(s) are likely to bring winds?
stationary front
occluded front
warm front
cold front
A storm caused by cumulonimbus clouds that build up moisture and static electricity is a...
thunderstorm
tornado
hurricane
flood
A storm caused by a low pressure system over warm waters is a...
thunderstorm
tornado
hurricane
flood
A storm caused by changing wind speeds and directions in a storm cell is a...
thunderstorm
tornado
hurricane
flood
What is the most dangerous aspect of a hurricane?
the strong winds
the heavy rains
the storm surge
the low pressure
What is usually the most dangerous aspect of floods?
the force of the water
the height of the water
the lack of electricity
flood plains
Where do severe heat events occur?
nearly everywhere
coastal areas
nearly everywhere, except urban areas (cities)
almost always in deserts
