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WorksheetsWeather SMA Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
It has been hot and dry the last few days. Another hot, dry air mass is moving into the area. What will you most likely observe when the air mass arrives?
days of continuous rain
thunderstorms with hail
clear skies with few clouds
an increase in cirrus clouds
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 condition is connected to rainy weather?
low temperatures
high temperatures
low air pressure systems
high air pressure systems
Many summer storms in North Carolina are caused by air masses moving from which area?
Virginia
Africa
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
A meteorologist predicts that a cold front and a high pressure system will arrive later in the day. Which type of cloud will most likely appear as a result?
fog
stratus
cumulus
cumulonimbus
Which best explains why a nearby body of water tends to make local temperatures milder?
Water constantly releases heat into the air.
Water gains and loses heat more slowly than land.
Some water stays liquid when everything else is frozen.
When water is frozen it protects the nearby area from wind.
Which are characteristics of a high pressure area?
cool, dry air
warm, dry air
cool, moist air
warm, moist air
Which best describes how fronts form?
Weather fronts are formed by very high winds and heavy rain.
Weather fronts are formed by light winds and slight precipitation.
Weather fronts are formed when air masses with the same temperatures meet.
Weather fronts are formed when air masses with different temperatures meet.
What type of front is most often associated with stormy weather?
a cold front
a warm front
a stationary front
an occluded front
What do ocean currents carry that most affects climate?
salt
ships
fish
heat
You observe that the barometer readings are decreasing each day. What can you predict about the upcoming weather?
There will be sunny skies.
There will be cold weather.
There will be little precipitation and high winds.
There will be an increase in clouds and precipitation.
Our class observes high, feathery clouds during recess. Which conclusion is most reasonable?
Joseph says the feathery clouds are rain clouds, and it will rain in the next few hours.
Adam says the feathery clouds will remain stationary and bring no rain over the next few days.
Tyson says high clouds mean skies are clearing, and there will be sunny skies the next few days.
John says high clouds mean a front is coming and will bring clouds and rain in the next few days.
Which factor is most important in determining the strength of a hurricane?
the amount of precipitation
the amount of cloud cover
air temperature
wind speed
Which information would be most helpful in determining the climate of a particular area?
a news report of yesterday's weather
today's data from a school weather station
temperature records from the previous month
local weather station records from the last 10 years.
Which information is used in a station model?
yearly average precipitation
daily average barometric pressure
number of lightning strikes
wind direction in a particular point and time
Derek noticed the air pressure reading on the barometer was beginning to drop. What kind of weather can he most likely expect?
The weather will be cloudy with a chance of rain.
The weather will be warmer with clear skies.
The weather will be clear and windy.
The weather will be sunny and cool.
Which is most associated with a thunderstorm?
low air pressure
high air pressure
winds blowing from the West
winds blowing from the East
How do sea breezes affect weather?
They bring warm air from land to the ocean.
They bring warm air from the ocean to the land.
They bring cool air from land to ocean.
They bring cool air from ocean to land.
A high pressure system will arrive this weekend. Should you plan a camping trip?
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.
If you are planning a trip to Jamaica, how would you choose the best type of clothing to pack?
research the average temperatures for Jamaica
buy the clothes that are on sale at a nearby store
watch the local weather forecast for your hometown
contact Mr. Ellis, who travelled to Jamaica last year
When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?
cold and dry
fair and sunny
clear and humid
rainy and windy
Which effect will freezing temperatures at ground level most likely have on liquid precipitation?
ice will form
snow will form
runoff conditions will occur
water will evaporate quickly
How do meteorologists predict precipitation amounts over time?
by tracking hurricanes
by tracking tornadoes
by using wind speeds and weather forecasts
by using technology and knowledge of weather patterns
Which best describes why winds at the beach change direction between day and night?
because the temperatures over land and over water change
because warm air over land sinks and stays in place over land
because cool air rises and is replaced by warm air from the ocean
because cool air sinks and stays in place over land
Temperatures are different all over Earth's surface. Which is the best explanation for these temperature differences?
Temperature differences are due to heavy cloud cover above Earth's surface
Temperature differences are due to population increases around the world
Temperature differences are due to global warming caused by pollution
Temperature differences are due to unequal heating of Earth's surface
Which type of air pressure causes a storm to form on a spring day?
low pressure, causing air to rise, cool, and form water droplets
high pressure, causing air to rise, cool, and form water droplets
low pressure, causing air to sink and bring water droplets to the ground
high pressure, causing air to sink and bring water droplets to the ground
