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Weather and Climate review

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A cold front is approaching Minneapolis. What will happen to the air temperature?
a)
stay the same
b)
increase
c)
decrease
2.
True or False:
Changes in weather should be predicted over a short period of time
a)
true
b)
false
3.
True or False: Changes in wind speed and direction can indicate a storm or change of temperature
a)
True
b)
False
4.
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
5.
An anemometer measurees
a)
wind direction
b)
wind speed
c)
air temperature
d)
rain fall
6.
Wind direction is measured by 
a)
wind (weather) vane
b)
anemometer
c)
barometer
d)
Rain gauge
7.
The amount of precipitation in an area is measured and collected by which weather tool?
a)
Anemometer
b)
Rain Gauge
c)
Wind Vane
d)
Barometer
8.
A warm front means the air temperature will
a)
stay the same
b)
increase
c)
decrease
9.
A scientist who measures and predicts weather conditions is known as 
a)
an astronomer
b)
a geologist
c)
a meterologist
d)
a weatherologist
10.
A scientist who measures and predicts weather conditions is known as 
a)
an astronomer
b)
a geologist
c)
a meterologist
d)
a weatherologist
11.
A low pressure system is located over Georgia. What type of weather will they have?
a)
clear, sunny skies
b)
cloudy and rainy
12.
A high pressure system is located north of New York City. What type of weather will be experienced there?
a)
clear, sunny skies
b)
cloudy and rainy
13.
This weather tool will help measure temperature degrees in Fahrenheit and Celsius  
a)
Anemometer
b)
Thermometer
c)
Weather Vane
d)
Barometer
14.
Which statement best describe the importance of making weather predictions?
a)
not important at all
b)
somewhat important because they are always accurate information
c)
important because they can provide possible warnings to people  
15.
a)
Warm Front
b)
High Air Pressure
c)
Cold Front
d)
High Temperatures
16.
a)
Low Clouds
b)
Low Temperatures
c)
Light Wind
d)
Low Air Pressure
17.
a)
High Air Pressure
b)
High Temperatures
c)
Heavy Rain
d)
Hail
18.
a)
High Pressure
b)
Warm Front
c)
Cold Front
d)
Mountains
19.
Our weather generally moves in this direction...
a)
West to East
b)
East to West
c)
North to South
d)
South to North
20.
Which city is experiencing thunderstorms?
a)
Denver
b)
New York 
c)
Miami 
d)
Boise
21.
Which city is currently experiencing a snow storm?
a)
Seattle
b)
Los Angeles
c)
Chicago
d)
New York
22.
Which city has the highest the highest temperature?
a)
Dallas
b)
Chicago
c)
Los Angeles
d)
Miami
23.
Which city has the lowest temperature on the map?
a)
Minneapolis
b)
Seattle
c)
New York
d)
Denver
24.
Which city has partly cloudy skies?
a)
Boise
b)
New York
c)
Atlanta 
d)
Dallas
25.
Which city is closest to a high pressure system?
a)
New York
b)
Miami
c)
Minneapolis
d)
Boise
26.
Which city is close to a warm front?
a)
Chicago
b)
New York
c)
Boise
d)
Denver
27.
Which city is experiencing cloudy skies and rain?
a)
New York 
b)
Seattle
c)
Dallas
d)
Boise
28.

In what layer of the atmosphere do all weather events occur?

a)

Stratosphere

b)

Exosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Troposphere

29.

In the troposphere, the temperature _____ as altitude increases.

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

d)

Goes up and down

30.

As altitude increases, air pressure....

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

d)

Goes up and down

31.

Why is the ozone layer vital to life on Earth?

a)

Planes fly in the ozone layer

b)

It is made up of oxygen (O2)

c)

It shields the Earth from ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun

d)

It causes clouds to be created

32.

This layer is the hottest layer of the atmosphere?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Stratosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Thermosphere

33.

This layer is the outermost layer of the atmosphere. Satellites orbit the atmosphere in this layer.

a)

Exosphere

b)

Mesosphere

c)

Thermosphere

d)

Ozone Layer

34.

What is the order of the layers of the atmosphere, starting with the layer closest to Earth's surface?

a)

Stratosphere, Troposphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

b)

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere

c)

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere, Thermosphere

d)

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere, Mesosphere

35.

Which explanation correctly describes the greenhouse effect?

a)

The process of the atmosphere keeping the Earth's surface dense

b)

The process of the atmosphere trapping the sun's radiation, and making the Earth warm and livable for humans

c)

The process of the atmosphere keep us from floating into space

d)

The process of the atmosphere reflecting all of the Sun's heat back into space

36.
Humans have the ability to cause temperature change.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....
a)
will result in cooler temperatures in the Arctic
b)
will result in sea-levels rising
c)
Will have no effect on ecosystems
d)
None of the above
38.
Which of the following are greenhouse gases?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Methane
c)
Water vapor
d)
All answers are correct
39.
What happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?
a)
Temperature goes up
b)
Temperature goes down
40.
Without the Greenhouse Effect the Earth would be
a)
warm 
b)
cold
c)
dead
41.
Which one heats and cools fastest?
a)
land
b)
sea
c)
both are the same rate
d)
air
42.
In convection, COOL air
a)
Rises
b)
Sinks
43.
In convection, WARM air
a)
Rises
b)
Sinks
44.
What is the water cycle?
a)
the 3 forms of water
b)
the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth
c)
when water melts
d)
when clouds form
45.
Which is the opposite of condensation?
a)
runoff
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
transpiration
46.
What part of the water cycle does this picture show?
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
47.
Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________. 
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
accumulation
d)
precipitation
48.
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
sublimation
d)
transpiration
49.
What is the energy source for the water cycle?
a)
the sun
b)
the earth
c)
water
d)
the moon
50.
Precipitation happens when clouds of water droplets are too ______________.
a)
cold
b)
light
c)
heavy
d)
hot
51.
Evaporation happens when the sun ___________ water and turns it into vapor.
a)
cools
b)
heats up
c)
freezes
d)
lights up
52.

Which stage does the arrow below #2 show in the diagram?

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

precipitation

d)

run off

53.
The water cycle has no start or end
a)
true
b)
false
54.

Why does all weather occur in the troposphere?

a)

Water vapor condenses and precipitates before it can escape the troposphere.

b)

Temperatures are warmer in the troposphere than other layers.

c)

The ozone layer protects the troposphere from radiation.

d)

The troposphere is the largest, most stable layer with fewer wind currents.

55.

Ice samples from glaciers provide evidence that today's atmosphere contains more carbon dioxide than ancient atmospheres on Earth did. Why is this increase in carbon dioxide a concern to scientists?

a)

It contributes to the rapid expansion of continental glaciers.

b)

It contributes to the rapid cooling of the warm ocean currents.

c)

It contributes to the gradual warming of the atmosphere.

d)

It contributes to the loss of radiant energy from the sun.

56.

A region established a coal-powered power plant to boost electricity production. What long-term impact will the addition of the power plant have on the environment?

a)

increase in deforestation

b)

contamination of ground water

c)

disturbance in the aquatic habitat

d)

increase in greenhouse gas emissions

57.

What would happen if water could evaporate, but not condense?

a)

The water cycle would continue as usual.

b)

The clouds would never rain.

c)

The clouds would never form.

d)

It would rain continuously.

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