Worksheetse.1.1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
When it is summer in the northern hemisphere, it is winter in the southern hemisphere. Why would the northern and southern hemispheres have opposite seasons?
the tilt of the Earth on its axis
the orbit of the Earth around the
sun
the combination of the Earth’s
tilt and orbit around the sun
Andy lives in the southern hemisphere. What season does he most likely experience in August?
winter
spring
autumn
summer
Which has the greatest effect on the temperature of a region?
the amount of plants it has
the amount of rainfall it gets
the amount of sunlight it gets
the amount of humans it has
When it is winter in the northern hemisphere, it is summer in the southern hemisphere. Why would the northern and southern hemispheres have opposite seasons?
the combination of the Earth’s tilt and orbit around the sun
the tilt of the Earth on its axis
the orbit of the Earth around the sun
the two hemispheres are able to take turns with the sun
Which will most likely result from a low-pressure weather system?
warm temperatures
cloudy conditions
clear conditions
cool temperatures
Aliyah observes the air pressure daily. Over the last couple of days the air pressure has been increasing. What weather will Aliyah most likely observe as a result?
increasingly clear skies and dry weather
increasingly clear skies and more wind
increasingly cloudy skies and dry weather
increasing cloudy skies and precipitation
Low-pressure systems moving along the East Coast during winter months will have which effect?
low temperatures and clear skies
calm winds and heavy precipitation
increased wind speed and clear skies
increased wind speed and heavy precipitation
Which most likely produces clear, cool weather?
zero air pressure
stable air pressure
a low pressure system
a high pressure system
High air pressure is most often related to which type of weather?
cool with clear skies
humid with clear skies
warm with cloudy skies
humid with overcast skies
A scientist is collecting data over time using a barometer. What trends could best be revealed from the data?
changes in cloud cover
changes in temperature
changes in air pressure levels
changes in precipitation levels
Which clouds occur with precipitation?
cirrus
stratus
cumulus
. both cumulus and cirrus
Which current weather condition is most often associated with cirrus clouds?
fair
foggy
rainy
stormy
A student recorded several hot and humid days in his weather journal. The forecast calls for a cold front to move through the area. Which will most likely occur?
The hot air will expand and force the cold front out of the area.
The cold front will slowly disappear as it moves over the hot ground.
Heavy precipitation and strong winds will occur as the cold front meets the hot air.
Clear skies and mild temperatures will occur as the cold front mixes with the hot air.
The forecast said a high pressure system will arrive this weekend. Benito and his friends want to go camping. Should they plan to go?
Yes, the high pressure system will create clear, sunny skies.
No, the high pressure system will create storm clouds and tornadoes.
Yes, the high pressure system will create skies filled with cumulus clouds.
No, the high pressure system will increase humidity and cause rain clouds to form.
Land heats up faster during the day than water does. As the beach gets warm during the day, it heats the air above it. The warm air rises and cool air from the ocean is pulled in to replace it. So, air flows from the ocean to the land. At night, the land cools faster than the ocean. What MOST likely happens to the air at the beach at night?
The air is still.
The air moves along the coast.
The air flows from the ocean to the land.
The air flows from the land to the ocean.
Which statement about Hawaii refers to its climate?
A blizzard occurs on one of Hawaii’s tallest mountain peaks.
A high temperature of 37.8°C was recorded earlier today in Hawaii.
The mountains were shaded by cumulus clouds on a Tuesday afternoon.
The coolest months are February and March.
Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?
The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today.
The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.
The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.
The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.
A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.
Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time
Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.
Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.
Which is true of the seasonal weather patterns of places that are at the same latitude?
They have the same wind patterns.
They have the same amount of rain.
They have the same intensity of sunlight.
They have the same kinds of severe weather
Jason’s table shows weather conditions for an area for the four seasons of one year. It rains more in the spring than in the fall in this area. The data in the table are NOT in order by season. Column 2 is winter. Which sequence below places the columns in order by season?
2 4 1 3
2 3 4 2
2 1 3 4
2 4 3 1
