WorksheetsWeather and Climate
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
When a cold front meets a warm air mass, there will likely be:
heavy rain and thunderstorms.
light drizzle.
sunny skies.
no clouds.
If the air mass comes from the Artic region (a very cold place), then the air mass will be:
Cold
Warm
Dry
Moist
What causes winds to form on Earth?
solar energy
ocean currents
elevation differences
uneven heating of the Earth by the sun
A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.
Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.
Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.
Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.
Which two factors identify the climate of a region?
longitude and latitude
temperature and precipitation
latitude and temperature
layers in the atmosphere
Which type of rain occurs when two air masses meet?
Convectional
Relief
Frontal
None of the above
The correct geographical term for any water falling from the sky is:
Precipitation
Condensation
Evaporation
Transpiration
Which tool helps to see storms over ocean?
Telescope
Barometer
Satellite
Anemometer
A dropping barometer indicates which type of weather?
Rain
Sunny
Windy
Cloudy
Hurricanes are classified according to their wind speeds. What instrument could be used to classify a hurricane?
Thermometer
Barometer
Anemometer
Wind vane
