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Weather/Climate

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What causes wind?

a)

difference in air pressure

b)

difference in oxygen

c)

differences in the gravity

d)

difference in the thermosphere

2.

What causes difference in air pressure?

a)

even heating of the Earth

b)

even cooling of the Earth

c)

uneven heating of the Earth

d)

global warming

3.

Local winds blow over:

a)

short distances

b)

the poles

c)

long distances

d)

the equator

4.

Which is NOT a characteristic of local winds?

a)

They occur within a small area

b)

They blow over short distances

c)

Land and sea breezes are examples

d)

They blow steadily over long distances

5.

What is responsible for warming the Earth's surface and creating wind?

a)

the Moon

b)

Earth core

c)

Coriolis effect

d)

the Sun

6.

How does the air move in a land breeze?

a)

From east to west

b)

from west to east

c)

from the land to the ocean

d)

from the ocean to the land

7.

Air is warmer and less dense at the equator because the equator receives more.

a)

wind

b)

solar radiation

c)

aire pressure

d)

condensation

8.

The Coriolis effect is the curving of the wind across Earth. What causes winds to curve?

a)

Earth;s revolution

b)

Earth's magnetic field

c)

Earth's rotation

d)

Earth's gravitational pull

9.

Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are examples of:

a)

evaporation

b)

weather

c)

climate

d)

precipitation

10.

The collection of water vapor into droplets as a result of cooling.

a)

evaporaation

b)

condensation

c)

runoff

d)

precipitation

11.

Water flows on the earth's surface as a result of precipitation.

a)

evaporation

b)

runoff

c)

condensation

d)

precipitation

12.

A region where air is sinking causing clear and calm weather.

a)

high pressure

b)

cold front

c)

low pressure

d)

warm front

13.

The average, annual, or usual weather in an area

a)

climate

b)

weather

c)

front

d)

air pressure

14.

A barometer is a weather instrument that measures

a)

humidity

b)

air pressure

c)

wind speed

d)

temperature

15.

A mass of moving air that is cold, warm, or stationary

a)

front

b)

humidity

c)

air pressure

d)

condensatiion

16.

Regions closest to ____ tend to have warmer year round climates.

a)

Northern Hemisphere

b)

Equator

c)

Southern Hemisphere

d)

Poles

17.

The higher the altitude the _____ the temperature are.

a)

hotter

b)

colder

c)

more consistent

d)

weider

18.

An/A _______ map shows air pressure or winds.

a)

isotherm

b)

weather

c)

isobar

d)

doppler radar

19.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate?

a)

latitude

b)

winds

c)

mountains

d)

weather forecast

20.

Assume that deforestation has taken place. How will this effect the movement of water through the water cycle?

a)

runoff will decrease

b)

sea level will increase

c)

condensation will increase

d)

transpiration will decrease

21.

Warm air ______

a)

rises

b)

sinks

c)

currents

d)

clouds

22.

What is the name of the surface ocean current that brings warmer temperature to SC?

a)

Gulf Stream

b)

California current

c)

south Pacific

d)

equatorial

23.

What is the definition of "Greenhouse Effect"?

a)

gases that increase Earth's temperature

b)

when the gases in the atmosphere trap heat from the Sun and keep the planet warm

c)

the pattern of weather that occurs over time

d)

when our climate changes

24.
The layer of the atmosphere where weather occurs is the _.
a)
thermosphere
b)
stratosphere
c)
mesosphere
d)
troposphere
25.
What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?
a)
polar, temperate, tropical
b)
tropical, temperate, polar
c)
temperate, polar, tropical
26.

Which of the following is NOT a statement the meteorologist would make about the weather?

a)

The high temperature will be 55°F and the low will be 37°F.

b)

A cold front is bringing in colder weather.

c)

The wind speed will increase to 25 mph in the afternoon.

d)

The average weather condition of the area is rainy.

27.

Students measured the rainfall outside their classroom for five days and recorded their observations. The greatest increase in the amount of rainfall was between -

a)

June 12 and June 13

b)

June 11 and June 12

c)

June 10 and June 11

d)

June 13 and June 14

28.
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
sublimation
d)
transpiration
29.
During which stage do clouds form?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
30.
What kind of weather happens during a cold front?
a)
Light rain or light snow
b)
Heavy rain or heavy snow
c)
Clear skies, temp. warms
d)
Clear skies, temp. cools
31.
Which type of air would you find at air mass C?
a)
cold, dry
b)
warm, humid
c)
warm, dry
d)
cold, humid
32.

Why do all parts of the Earth not receive the same amount of sunlight?

a)

The Earth is tilted on its axis.

b)

The Earth is closer to sun in the winter.

c)

The moon revolves around the Earth.

d)

The Earth is very far away from the Sun.

33.
The ___ _____  coming from the land made the air above the lake feel a little bit more chilly after our night swim.
a)
jet stream
b)
ultraviolet light
c)
sea breeze
d)
land breeze
34.
The cool air from the ___ _____  coming off the lake made the sun’s heat more bearable as we lay out on the dock Saturday afternoon. 
a)
jet stream
b)
ultraviolet light
c)
sea breeze
d)
land breeze
35.
The Continental Polar ____ ____ is very dry & cold; but the Maritime Tropical is warm & moist.
a)
climate
b)
air mass
c)
front
d)
back
36.
The Continental Polar ____ ____ is very dry & cold; but the Maritime Tropical is warm & moist.
a)
climate
b)
air mass
c)
front
d)
back
37.

Violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground crossing land in a narrow path

a)

hurricane

b)

tornado

c)

blizzard

d)

thunderstorm

38.

Violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground crossing land in a narrow path

a)

hurricane

b)

tornado

c)

blizzard

d)

thunderstorm

39.

These maps show points of equal barometric air pressure (wind speed).

a)

isotherm map

b)

isobar map

c)

isodown map

d)

temperature map

40.

These maps connect points of equal temperature (THERMometer).

a)

Isobar map

b)

Isodown map

c)

Isotherm map

d)

Temperature map

41.

Which best describes climate?

a)

Summers are usually hot and dry.

b)

It rained last week.

c)

Yesterday it was cold and windy.

42.
What does this symbol show on a weather map?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
43.
When a cold front and warm front collide it can cause _____________.
a)
thunderstorms
b)
low pressure
c)
tornados
d)
all of the above
44.

During which stage do clouds form?

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

precipitation

45.

Which type of air would you find at air mass C?

a)

cold, dry

b)

warm, humid

c)

warm, dry

d)

cold, humid

46.

This type of cloud is thin and flat and the edges are not clearly defined

a)

cirrus

b)

stratus

c)

cumulus

d)

cumulonimbus

47.

This type of cloud is thick and puffy on top, and generally flat on the bottom. It has well-defined edges andcan change shape rapidly.

a)

cumulus

b)

stratus

c)

cirrus

d)

cloud 9

48.

Nimbostratus and cumulonimbus clouds can signal what type of upcoming weather?

a)

fair skies

b)

hot sunny weather

c)

windy weather

d)

rainy weather

49.
what type of cloud is shown?
a)
cumulus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
50.
Cirrus clouds mean ...
a)
fair weather (nice)
b)
thunderstorms
c)
rain/storms coming
d)
long periods of rain
51.
Which of the following is an example of a cloud of vertical development?
a)
nimbostratus cloud
b)
cumulonimbus cloud
c)
cirrus cloud
d)
stratus cloud
52.
Where you will find the ozone layer.
a)
stratosphere
b)
thermosphere
c)
exosphere
d)
mesosphere
53.
The two most common gases in the atmosphere.
a)
Nitrogen and Oxygen
b)
Oxygen and trace gases
c)
Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen
d)
Nitrogen and trace gases
54.
What is the function of the ozone layer?
a)
to allow UV rays to get to Earth
b)
to block UV rays from getting to Earth
c)
To keep oxygen in
d)
to allow meteors to get to Earth
55.
The two most common gases in the atmosphere.
a)
Nitrogen and Oxygen
b)
Oxygen and trace gases
c)
Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen
d)
Nitrogen and trace gases
56.
Which phenomenon can be seen only in the ionosphere?
a)
ozone layer
b)
Aurora Borealis
c)
Highlands
d)
water vapor
57.
This is the layer where airplanes fly.
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Thermosphere
58.
This is the layer where meteors, or shooting stars, burn up.
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Thermosphere
59.
The higher you go, the air becomes _____ _____.
a)
More dense
b)
Less dense 
60.
The device that measures air pressure is...
a)
Barometer
b)
Thermometer
c)
Anemometer
d)
Zapometer
61.
Humidity is the...
a)
Amount of Water Vapor in the Air
b)
Amount of Wind in the Air
c)
Amount of Precipitation in the Air
d)
Amount of Pressure in the Air
62.
Throughout the year, there is usually some wind blowing at the beach during the day and night.  What is the cause of these winds?
a)
air flowing down mountains to the ocean
b)
differences in the humidity over land and ocean
c)
differences in the temperature of land and ocean
d)
air flowing from the upper parts of the atmosphere
63.
Increasing quantities of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) in the atmosphere will cause air temperatures to be _____. 
a)
warmer
b)
cooler
64.
Increasing quantities of CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) in the atmosphere will cause air temperatures to be _____. 
a)
warmer
b)
cooler
65.
Reduced vegetation on Earth results in:
a)
more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
b)
increased habitats
c)
less room for humans
d)
more oxygen in the atmosphere  
66.
Based on the graph, which country releases the most Greenhouse Gases?
a)
Russia
b)
Brazil
c)
China
d)
U.S.
67.
Winds that blow from the west are called ____.
a)
Easterlies
b)
Polars
c)
Westerlies
d)
Temperates
68.
The sun’s rays are least direct __________.
a)
near the poles.      
b)
in July.
c)
near the equator.
d)
far from the ocean.
69.
What region receives the least amount of solar radiation?
a)
Polar Region
b)
Temperate Region
c)
Equatorial Region
d)
Tropical Region
70.
How are humans making greenhouse gases of our own?
a)
Burning fossil fuels from our cars
b)
Burning forests
c)
Large-scale agriculture
d)
All of these are correct
71.
A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?
a)
Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.
b)
Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.
c)
Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.
d)
Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.
72.
A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?
a)
Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.
b)
Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.
c)
Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.
d)
Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.
73.
Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?
a)
The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today.
b)
The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.
c)
 The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.
d)
The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.
74.
This is the symbol for a... 
a)
Cold Front
b)
Warm Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Occluded Front 
75.
Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.
a)
Occluded Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Warm Front
76.
Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.
a)
Occluded Front 
b)
Cold Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Warm Front
77.
Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.
a)
Occluded Front 
b)
Cold Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Warm Front
78.
Find the DV:  You experiment to find out if you can blow bigger bubbles when it is hot outside or when it is cold outside.
a)
bubble blowing technique
b)
Type of bubble juice
c)
Size of bubbles
d)
Temperature
79.
Find the IV:  You experiment to find out if you can blow bigger bubbles when it is hot outside or when it is cold outside.
a)
bubble blowing technique
b)
Type of bubble juice
c)
Size of bubbles
d)
Temperature
80.
Which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
a)
Make observation
b)
Form a theory
c)
Collect data
d)
Form a hypothesis
81.
A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
82.
This variable in an experiment is the one being changed by the scientist. 
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
83.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results. 
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
84.
An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...
a)
The type of plant
b)
The amount of sunlight
c)
The type of music
d)
The type of liquid
85.
If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood. 
What's the dependent variable?
a)
increase the amount of iron in your blood
b)
spinach you eat
86.
If you increase the amount of spinach you eat, then you will increase the iron in your blood. 
What's the dependent variable?
a)
increase the amount of iron in your blood
b)
spinach you eat
87.
If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Studying
c)
Independent variable
d)
Test score
88.
If I study for my scientific method test, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Studying
c)
Independent variable
d)
Test score
89.
In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time? 
a)
one
b)
none
c)
two or more
d)
how ever many makes sense.
90.
7,000 g = ____ kg
a)
70
b)
700
c)
7
d)
0.07
91.
 68 cm = ___________ mm
a)
0.68
b)
6.8
c)
68
d)
680
92.
It is a basic science process skills that suggests explanations of an observation based on past experiences.
a)
observing
b)
inferring
c)
measuring
d)
classifying
93.
It is a process of explaining the meaning of the information or data gathered from the experimentation.
a)
interpreting data
b)
formulating hypothesis
c)
experimenting
d)
defining
94.

Which is best to represent a trend overtime?

a)

Line graph

b)

Bar graph

c)

Pie graph

95.

Complete the acronym. DRY


DEPENDENT- RESPONDING - _____________

a)

y- axis

b)

x- axis

96.

Complete the acronym. MIX


MANIPULATED- ______________ - X-AXIS

a)

Independent variables

b)

Dependent variables

97.

Write the correct flow of the scientific method?

a)

Problem>Hypothesis>Materials>Drawing of

Set-up>Procedures>Data Analysis> Conclusion

b)

Hypothesis>Problem>Drawing of

Set-up>Procedures>Data Analysis> Conclusion>Materials

c)

Procedure>Hypothesis>Materials>Drawing of

Set-up>Procedures>Problem>Data Analysis> Conclusion

98.
These observations are based around results that show measurement or number of items
a)
Qualitative
b)
Quantitative 
99.
Which is the Qualitative observation?
a)
Green Grass
b)
6 Kids
100.
Which is the Qualitative observation?
a)
Green Grass
b)
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