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WorksheetsMeterology 2
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 4mins
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Class
Date
1.
The atmosphere is composed of
a)
mostly oxygen
b)
all hydrogen
c)
a mixture of gases
d)
H20
2.
Low air pressure moves towards high air pressure.
a)
true
b)
false
3.
Lines on a weather map that connect equal points of air pressure
a)
Dew point
b)
Fronts
c)
Air masses
d)
Isobars
4.
High pressure creates sunny, clear skies.
a)
True
b)
False
5.
The temperature at which air becomes saturated
a)
Humidity
b)
Front
c)
Dew Point
d)
Cold Front
6.
Which type of cloud indicates fair weather?
a)
nimbus
b)
cumulus
c)
cirrus
d)
cumulonimbus
7.
During a land breeze, the air over the sea rises due to it's low pressure.
a)
True
b)
False
8.
Oxygen makes up _______ percent of the atmosphere.
a)
78
b)
30
c)
21
d)
1
9.
As altitude increases, pressure __________.
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays the same
d)
rises
10.
The amount of water in the air
a)
Dew point
b)
Rain
c)
Isobar
d)
Humidity
11.
Which water cycle stage creates clouds?
a)
Transpiration
b)
Evaporation
c)
Condensation
d)
Runoff
12.
Less dense air rises.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Global warming is caused by
a)
greenhouse gases
b)
fossil fuel use
c)
cars and boats
d)
all of the above
14.
The Coriolis effect causes global winds to
a)
rotate
b)
change directions
c)
become stronger
d)
curve
15.
Why would a hurricane lose strength?
a)
It goes into warmer waters.
b)
It hits land.
c)
It goes into more equatorial regions.
d)
A thunderstorm occurs.
16.
What is needed for a thunderstorm to form?
a)
A stable atmosphere
b)
Lightning and thunder
c)
An unstable atmosphere
d)
Wet sinking air
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