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Weather Test Regents Review

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The arrows on which map best represent the direction of surface winds associated with the high pressure and low pressure systems?

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

What is the air pressure, in millibars, shown at Miami, Florida?

a)

920.8

b)

9208.0

c)

1020.8

d)

10208.0

3.

Is Cincinnati in a low pressure area or a high pressure area?

a)

Low pressure

b)

High pressure

4.

State the two pieces of evidence that supports your answer above.

a)

It has the highest pressure labeled 017

b)

It has the lowest pressure labeled 1001.7

c)

Two other cities along with Cincinnati show the wind going counter clockwise and toward the center

d)

Two other cities along with Cincinnati show the wind going clockwise and away from the center.

5.

What is the relative humidity for Albany?

a)

0%

b)

23%

c)

68%

d)

100%

6.

What is the wind direction for Albany?

a)

NE

b)

NW

c)

SE

d)

SW

7.

What is the wind speed for Albany?

a)

5 knots

b)

15 knots

c)

25 knots

d)

35 knots

8.

What is the approximate dew point temperature if the dry-bulb temperature is 24°C and the wet-bulb temperature is 18°C?

a)

10°C

b)

12°C

c)

14°C

9.

What is the approximate dew point temperature if the dry-bulb temperature is 18°C and the dew point temperature is 4°C?

a)

40°C

b)

48°C

c)

33°C

10.
An unequal heating of the surface of Earth by the sun causes areas of high and low pressure to form. What do the arrows in the diagram most likely represent?
a)
wind
b)
precipitation
c)
clouds
d)
runoff
11.
The map below shows a high pressure system. The lines on the map represent areas of equal atmospheric pressure, measured in millibars. The difference in atmospheric pressure between Point X and Point Y causes
a)
wind
b)
gravity
c)
tides
d)
humidity
12.
When the atmosphere is warmed by the sun, a change in air pressure results in
a)
clouds
b)
humidity
c)
precipitation
d)
wind
13.
A student observes a clear sky and a temperature reading of 35o Celsius at 8:00 a.m.  What is the most likely prediction about the day’s weather?
a)
The day’s weather will be cold.
b)
The day’s weather will be rainy.
c)
The day’s weather will be hot.
d)
The day’s weather will be snowy.
14.
This weather instrument is a...
a)
anemometer
b)

wind sock

c)
wind vane
d)
barometer
15.
This weather instrument is a...
a)
anemometer
b)
barometer
c)
wind vane
d)
thermometer
16.
This weather instrument is a...
a)
thermometer
b)
anemometer
c)
rain gauge
d)
barometer
17.
What weather instrument is this and what does it measure?
a)
wind vane- wind direction
b)
thermometer-temperature
c)
rain gauge-rain fall
d)
anemometer-wind speed
18.
What is the temperature according to the thermometer?
a)
70 degrees F
b)
60 degrees F
c)
70 degrees F
d)
65 degrees F
19.
The weather forecast tomorrow says there will be a 15 mph wind, a high temperature of 52 degrees and a pressure of 720 mb. What three instruments will a meteorologist use to make this prediction?
a)
anemometer, barometer, thermometer
b)
barometer, hygrometer, thermometer
c)
thermometer, satellite image, hygrometer
d)
anemometer, satellite image, barometer
20.
What layer of the atmosphere does weather occur in?
a)
Stratosphere
b)
Troposphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Thermosphere
21.
Lines on a map that connect points of equal temperature are called ?
a)
Isobars
b)
Isolines
c)
Isotherms
d)
Contour lines
22.
Lines that connect points of equal pressure are called?
a)
Isobars
b)
Isolines
c)
Isotherms
d)
Contour lines
23.

What is the dewpoint for the following station model?

a)

10 ºF

b)

23 ºF

c)

65 ºF

d)

75 ºF

24.

What is the barometric pressure for this station?

a)

009.6 mb

b)

909.6 mb

c)

109.6 mb

d)

1009.6 mb

e)

096 mb

25.

What is the wind speed at this station?

a)

3 knots

b)

15 knots

c)

25 knots

d)

30 knots

26.
A low pressure system means we might have this weather.
a)
Sunny 
b)
A clear sky
c)
Dry day
d)
Stormy or wet
27.
A high pressure system means we might have this weather.
a)
Snow blizzard
b)
Sunny and dry
c)
Rain storm
d)
Tornado
28.

What is the wind direction for the following station model?

a)

north

b)

east

c)

northwest

d)

northeast

29.

Which weather conditions are most probable when the moisture content of the air increases, resulting in a lower atmospheric pressure?

a)

A) sunny and fair

b)

B) cold and windy

c)

C) partly cloudy, with skies becoming clear

d)

D) cloudy, with a chance of precipitation

30.

A temperature of 73° Fahrenheit is approximately equal to a temperature of

a)

A) 

17° Celsius

b)

B) 

23° Celsius

c)

C) 

26° Celsius

d)

D) 

162° Celsius

31.

What is the average air pressure exerted by Earth's atmosphere at sea level, expressed in millibars and inches of mercury?

a)

A) 

1013.25 mb and 29.92 in of Hg

b)

B) 

29.92 mb and 1013.25 in of Hg

c)

C) 

1012.65 mb and 29.91 in of Hg

d)

D) 

29.91 mb and 1012.65 in of Hg

32.

Base your answer on the weather map, which shows the locations of a high-pressure center (H) and a low-pressure center (L) over a portion of North America. The isolines indicate surface air pressures. The arrows on which map best show the pattern of surface winds around these two pressure centers?

a)
b)
c)
33.

Air pressure is usually highest when the air is

a)

A) 

cool and humid

b)

B) 

cool and dry

c)

C) 

warm and humid

d)

D) 

warm and dry

34.

The map of North America below shows the source region of an air mass forming mostly over Mexico.

This air mass originating over Mexico is classified as

a)

A) 

continental polar

b)

B) 

continental tropical

c)

C) 

maritime polar

d)

D) 

maritime tropical

35.

Which cross section best represents a cold front?

a)
b)
c)
d)
36.

Base your answer on the weather map below and on your knowledge of Earth Science. The map shows a low-pressure system with two fronts extending from its center (L). Points A, B, C, and D represents locations on Earth's surface. Two different air masses are labeled. Which locations are most likely experiencing precipitation?

a)

A) 

A and B

b)

C) 

B and C

c)

C) 

C and D

d)

D) 

D and B

37.

A meteorologist wants to determine the direction from which an air mass is coming. Which instrument should the meteorologist use?

a)

Hygrometer

b)

Anemometer

c)

Thermometer

d)

Weather Vane

38.

An air mass that forms over land is called a ____ air mass.

a)

continental

b)

tropical

c)

polar

d)

maritime

39.

Which weather symbol shows a warm front?

a)
b)
c)
d)
40.

Warm air masses that form near the Equator are called ____ air masses.

a)

continental

b)

polar

c)

tropical

d)

maritime

41.

In what direction is this weather front moving?

a)

Northwest

b)

Southwest

c)

Northeast

d)

Southeast

e)
42.

Clear skies and sun are characteristics of a ____.

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

high pressure system

d)

low pressure system

43.

Low pressure systems bring this type of weather.

a)

clouds and rain

b)

hot and dry

c)

sunny days

d)

clear skies

44.

According to this forecast, which day would be the best for doing an outside chore?

a)

Monday

b)

Tuesday

c)

Wednesday

d)

Thursday

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