WorksheetsTHE SKY: WEATHER, CLIMATE & ATMOSPHERE
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Moisture from evaporation rises into the sky to form _____________.
the sun
the moon
the clouds
A low pressure system will bring ___________.
sunny weather
cloudy, rainy weather
cirrus clouds
the sandman
The instrument to find out atmospheric pressure is called_____.
hygrometer
thermometer
anemometer
barometer
Convection currents gently move clouds throughout the atmosphere.
TRUE
FALSE
Which weather tool identifies temperature?
Which MAIN factors are included in determining climate?
Latitude, average precipitation and temperature.
Types of restaurants, food quality and music.
Lakes, rivers and mountains.
Types of precipitation, types of clouds and factories.
Which part of the water cycle illustrates evaporation?
When 2 weather fronts meet, cold air and warm air, this will create light to heavy precipitation. This is called a Stationary Front.
TRUE
FALSE
A wind sock will determine _________________.
the speed of wind
the pressure of wind
the direction of wind
who "broke wind"
As altitude increase, the atmosphere becomes ___________.
colder with less pressure
colder with greater pressure
warmer with less pressure
warmer with greater pressure
A _____________________studies temperature, pressure, cloud type and humidity to predict the weather.
temperturist
biologist
aeronaut
meteorologist
Why is predicting weather important to life?
Save lives, crops and cities.
Save pennies for a rainy day.
Save jobs at a news channel.
Save time in school - no days off for bad weather.
Why is it called the water cycle?
It is shaped like a circle.
It is a slang term for hydrospheric circle.
It repeats itself over and over for centuries.-recycles water.
There is no such thing as water bicycle.
When water returns to earth, it collects in....
lakes and rivers
oceans and ice bergs
ground water and run off
all of these and more!
Snow, sleet, hail and rain are forms of ________________.
Binghamton hang out joints
songs
clouds
precipitation
What does weather include?
cloud cover
temperature and air pressure
precipitation
all of these.
Why does weather in different regions vary (change)?
Earth is round and revolves around the sun.
Sun's rays falls unevenly on earth's surface.
Various temperatures make air and water move differently.
All of these.
Which city is very close to a Warm Front?
Boise
Los Angeles
New York
Denver
Which city is experiencing snow due to a Low Pressure System?
Seattle
Dallas
New York
Denver
Old-fashion weather predictors are very accurate. What does, "Red sky in the morning, sailors warning. Red sky at night, sailors delight." mean?
Red sky in the morning means bad weather approaching.
Red sky at night means, good weather the next day.
Red sky in the morning means good weather that day.
Red sky at night means bad weather the next day.
Weather Patterns
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Sun Bathing
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Lava Lamp
Conduction
Convection
Radiation
Which type of cloud is white and puffy?
cumulus
cirrus
stratus
cumulonimbus
