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WorksheetsWeather (NC Coach Reviews)
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
What does a rain gauge measure?
the temperature of rain
how fast it rains
the amount of rain that falls
the size of raindrops
What tool measures air pressure?
thermometer
wind vane
anemometer
barometer
What does an anemometer measure?
wind speed
temperature
wind direction
amount of snowfall
What does high air pressure usually mean?
stormy weather
fair weather
rising temperatures
falling temperatures
What is fog?
a form of precipitation
a cloud high in the sky
a cloud at or near the ground
rain
Which kind of cloud looks like feathers high in the sky?
stratus
cirrus
cumulus
cumulonimbus
When are you MOST LIKELY to see white cumulus clouds?
on a foggy day
on a rainy day
before a thunderstorm
on a sunny day
What kind of weather are stratus clouds MOST LIKELY to bring?
sunshine
rain
hail
thunder
Studying weather maps helps scientists
measure air temperature
classify clouds by shape
make weather predictions
measure air pressure
What is a front?
a place where different air masses meet
the front part of a storm
an area of very high wind
an area that has fair weather
When is the temperature in an area MOST LIKELY to rise?
after a cold front passes over an area
before a cold front passes over an area
after a warm front passes over an area
before a warm front passes over an area
You know fair weather is MOST LIKELY on the way if which of the following is moving toward your town?
high-pressure area
low- pressure area
stationary front
cold front
How do global winds and currents transfer heat around the world?
by convection
by conduction
by transpiration
by radiation
In what direction do jet streams usually flow?
from east to west
from west to east
from north to south
from south to north
How does the Gulf stream affect weather patterns?
It moves air which causes wind to blow
It blocks air, which stops the wind from blowing.
It cools air, which cools land along the coast.
It warms air, which warms land along the coast.
Which provides unusually cool ocean waters that affect weather patterns in North America?
El Nino
La Nina
subtropical jet stream
Gulf Stream
