WorksheetsWeather
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 4hrs 26mins
High, white, feathery clouds usually associated with fair weather are __________ clouds.
cumulus
stratus
cirrus
nimbus
Low, layered, grey clouds that produce drizzle are ___________ clouds.
cumulus
stratus
cirrus
nimbus
Thick, puffy clouds are called _____________ clouds.
stratus
cumulus
nimbus
cirrus
A line that connects points of equal temperature is a (n) ___________.
station model
satellite map
isothern
isobar
__________ humidity is a measure of the amount of water vapor that air is holding compared to the amount that it can hold at a specific temperature.
Total
Partial
Relative
Saturated
A(n) ______________is a large body of air that has the same properties as Earth's surface over which it develops.
air mass
cloud
tornado
front
An air mass that forms over land will be __________.
dry
wet
An air mass that forms over water will be __________.
dry
wet
__________ is a warm, dry air mass that forms over land in tropical regions.
Continental polar
Continental tropical
Maritime polar
Maritime tropical
__________ is a cold, moist air mass that is formed over the ocean in polar areas.
Continental polar
Continental tropical
Maritime polar
Maritime tropical
__________ is a cold, dry air mass that forms over land in polar regions.
Continental polar
Continental tropical
Maritime polar
Maritime tropical
__________ is a warm, moist air mass that is formed over the ocean in tropical areas.
Continental polar
Continental tropical
Maritime polar
Maritime tropical
A __________ forms where cold and warm air masses meet.
front
cloud
climate
flood
What front does this symbol represent?
Warm Front
Cold Front
Stationary Front
Occluded Front
What does this symbol indicate on a weather map?
High Pressure System
Low Pressure System
Cold Front
Warm Front
What front does this symbol represent?
Cold Front
Warm Front
Occluded Front
Stationary Front
FRONT FORMATION
Which front forms when cold air moves under warm air?
(Produces thunderstorms, heavy rain, or snow followed by cold weather)
Cold Front
Warm Front
Occluded Front
Stationary Front
FRONT FORMATION
Which front forms when a warm air mass slides up and over a cold air mass? (Brings gentle rain or light snow followed by warmer weather.)
Cold Front
Warm Front
Occluded Front
Stationary Front
FRONT FORMATION
Which front forms when a warm air mass is caught between two colder air masses?
(Brings cool temperatures and large amounts of rain and snow.)
Occluded Front
Stationary Front
Warm Front
Cold Front
FRONT FORMATION
Which front forms when a warm air mass and a cold air mass meet and no movement occurs.
(Brings light rain, clouds, and several days of precipitation.)
Cold Front
Warm Front
Stationary Front
Occluded Front
A __________ predicts the weather using data collected from many sources.
meteorologist
geologist
hydrologist
biologist
When moisture condenses out of air and falls to the ground as rain, snow, sleet or hail, we are experiencing ____________.
evaporation
condensation
precipitation
transpiration
What is the most common form of precipitation?
Sleet
Freezing Rain
Snow
Rain
What can damage crops, homes, and cars?
Freezing Rain
Sleet
Hail
Snow
A __________ forms when water vapor in a cloud is converted directly into ice crystals.
hail storm
raindrop
snowflake
ice pellet
This is a violent weather event accompanied by lightning, thunder, strong winds, and rain.
Monsoon
Shower
Tornado
Thunderstorm
A violent, whirling wind that moves in a narrow path over land is a __________.
thunderstorm
hurricane
tornado
front
Tornado intensity is based on the __________ scale.
Saffir-Simpson
Funky
Fluffy
Fujita
Hurricanes form over __________.
grasslands
mountain ranges
temperate zones
tropical oceans
Hurricane season goes from ______ 1st to _______ 30th
June, October
April, September
June, November
May, October
What kind of cloud is associated with a thunderstorm?
Cumulonimbus
Cumulus
Stratus
Cirrus
Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.
arctic
tropical
arid
None of the above
The center of a hurricane is called the __________.
center
brain
eye
anchor
What is the strongest category of hurricane?
Category 5
Category 8
Category 1
Category 3
Hurricane intensity is measure using the __________.
Fujita Scale
Saffir-Simpson Scale
Funky Scale
None of the above
Humidity defined as the __________.
amount of water vapor in the air
amount of wind in the air
amount of precipitation in the air
amount of pressure in the air
The condition of the atmosphere at a specific place and time is __________.
weather
climate
meteorology
anemometer
Which type of front is near Seattle?
Cold Front
Warm Front
Occluded Front
Stationary Front
Which front is located near San Diego?
Cold Front
Warm Front
Occluded Front
Stationary Front
Which type of front is located near Chicago?
Warm Front
Cold Front
Occluded Front
Stationary Front
Which type of front is located near Boston?
Warm Front
Cold Front
Stationary Front
Occluded Front
What direction is the cold front moving on the map?
Southwest
Northwest
Southeast
Northeast
Choose the best forecast for Seattle on Saturday.
Rain
Sunny Skies
Warmer Temperatures
Snow
Choose the best forecast for Chicago on Saturday.
Rain
Warmer Temperatures
Snow
Sunny Skies
Choose the best forecast for Miami on Saturday.
Sunny Skies
Warmer Temperatures
Rain
Snow
Choose the best forecast for Boise on Saturday.
Cloudy
Cooler Temperatures
Snow
Rain
Choose the best forecast for Minneapolis on Saturday.
Snow
Cloudy Skies
Hail
Sunny Skies
