WorksheetsWeather, Climate, and the Water Cycle
Total questions: 32
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
Temperature and ______________ are two main factors that determine climate
humidity
precipitation
wind conditions
air pressure
Describes atmospheric conditions
weather
climate
weather and climate
form during the day when land heats up faster than water
sea breeze
land breeze
Changes daily
weather
climate
weather and climate
What factor is responsible for increasing temperatures throughout the day?
altitude
wind
sun
describes conditions over a period of at least 30 years
weather
climate
weather and climate
Which of the following is an example of weather
the average temperature from 1990-2020 was 25°C
next week we are expected to have heavy rains
Changes slowly
weather
climate
weather and climate
Uneven heating of Earth by the sun causes _____________
the dew point
precipitation
wind
runoff
generalizes a pattern in a given area
weather
climate
weather and climate
Latitudes __________ the equator receive less energy from the sun than latitudes ____________ the equator.
closer to, away from
away from, closer to
Which of the following is true?
only weather can be tracked and only climate can be measured
only weather can be measured and only climate can be tracked
only weather can be tracked and measure and climate can't
both weather and climate can be tracked and measured
which of the following can have water evaporate from?
plants
lakes
soil/sand
all of the above
what causes air movement near the equator
solar energy
ocean currents
humidity
wind/air pressure generally moves from
high pressure to low pressure
low pressure to high pressure
As water vapor rises to the atmosphere, clouds will form and water vapor will ___________________
precipitate
infiltrate
condense
evaporate
Solar energy most directly affects which of the following?
precipitation
evaporation
runoff
condensation
Warm winds brings warmer temperatures to Florida during the summer. This also results in an increase in ______________
humidity
altitude
cooler weather conditions
What factor drives the water cycle that will determine the amount of precipitation in a given area?
ocean currents
jet streams
warm fronts
the sun
Terrariums hold plants that can cycle water through which of the following?
the soil in which the plants are put in
the leaves of the plants
the air present in the terrarium
all of the above
What causes precipitation to fall?
air pressure
gravity
the sun
wind
A scientist has collected temperature and precipitation data for a period of several months in Spain. This scientist can use that data and accurately describe the climate for Spain.
True
False
Land heats up _________ than water during the day and radiates heat back into the atmosphere ___________ than water at night
faster, slower
slower, faster
faster, faster
slower, slower
specific location and time
weather
climate
weather and climate
average of weather conditions
climate
air pressure
thunderstorms
precipitation
A low pressure system is moving into the area overnight. You can expect the next day to be
hot
rainy
cold
sunny
The temperature of the areas above a jet stream is ________ than the temperature of the areas below a jet stream.
warmer
colder
the same
Why does the east coast typically experience warmer temperatures than the west coast?
the jet stream frequently gets pulled south of of North America
Warmer ocean currents run along the east coast as they rise to the North
Cooler ocean currents run along the east coast as they sink to the South
the southern jet stream gets pulled north above North America
Why are inland cities experience warmer weather than coastal cities?
Ocean currents move cool, dense air along the coast where it pushes the warmer, less dense air over land upward, decreasing the temperature in coastal cities
Ocean currents move warm, dense air along the coast where it pushes the warmer, less dense air over land upward, decreasing the temperature in coastal cities
Which of the following does NOT describe the weather?
can be tracked and measured
specific location and time
provides a pattern in a general area
changes often
Which of the following does NOT describe the climate?
can be tracked and measured
specific location and time
provides a pattern in a general area
changes slowly
An increase in humidity in the area will result in an increase in _____________.
rain
hail
infiltration
wind speed
