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Meteorology Practice

Total questions: 127

Worksheet time: 2hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What powers a hurricane?

a)

warm water evaporating

b)

the heat from the core

c)

cold ocean currents

d)

tidal waves tidal waves

2.

A sea breeze is caused by warm air _______ over the land during the day.

a)

sinking

b)

rising

c)

condensing

d)

blowing

3.

The force of a Hurricane decreases as it moves over land because of ________.

a)

a lack of warm, moist air

b)

mountain ranges

c)

cold ocean currents

d)

a high pressure system

4.

What is necessary for a Hurricane to form?

a)

warm ocean water

b)

cold ocean water

c)

a strong warm front

d)

a high pressure system

5.

The main source of energy that drives all weather patterns is _______.

a)

the sun

b)

the core

c)

the moon

d)

the ocean

6.

What type of front in shown on the weather map?

a)

cold

b)

warm

c)

occluded

d)

stationary

7.

The lines on a weather map are called _______ and show area of equal ________.

a)

isobars/pressure

b)

isobars/temperature

c)

contour lines/elevation

d)

contour lines/pressure

8.

The current temperature, humidity, and rainfall outside are examples of _______.

a)

weather

b)

climate

c)

geology

d)

weather and climate

9.

What type of weather instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

a)

hygrometer

b)

barometer

c)

anomometer

d)

thermometer

10.

When people think about what it's like in Central Texas, they always think to themselves that it's terribly hot and it's dry like a desert. On February 14, 2010 however, it snowed in Austin! Choose the statement that best explains what is happening in this scenario.

a)

Climate is just another word for weather.

b)

The climate in Texas is hot and dry, but the WEATHER on February 14th was cold and snowy.

c)

The weather for Texas is always hot and dry, all the time, which matches the climate in Texas perfectly.

d)

The weather in Texas is always hot and dry, but on February 14 the CLIMATE was cold and snowy.

11.
a)

Cold

b)

Stationary

c)

Occluded

d)

Warm

12.

These people are standing on the beach, looking out out over the ocean.

Consider how convection occurs during the daytime, when the sun shines down on the land and the water.

Is the wind blowing at their backs or blowing into their faces?

a)

The wind is blowing onto their backs (land breeze)

b)

There is no wind

c)

The wind is blowing into their faces (sea breeze)

13.

It's daytime on the beach.

What will happen to the air over the land and water?

Choose the one correct statement.

a)

The water gets hot faster, so the air above it will rise.

b)

The water gets hot faster ,so the air above it will sink.

c)

The land gets hot faster, so the air above it will rise.

d)

The land gets hot faster, so the air above it will sink.

14.
What is the first layer of the atmosphere? (the one we live in)
a)
Troposphere
b)
Stratosphere
c)
Thermosphere
15.
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
a)
Troposphere
b)
Thermosphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Stratosphere
16.
What causes the Earth's seasons?
a)
Tilt of the Earth
b)
Tilt of Earth and location of Earth in relation to the sun
c)
How close the Earth is to the sun
17.
What is the wind direction in this weather station model?
a)
NW
b)
SE
c)
EW
18.
What would you name a warm and dry air mass?
a)
Tropical Continental
b)
Tropical Polar
c)
Polar Continental
19.
What is the name of an air mass that is wet and cold?
a)
Maritime Tropical
b)
Polar Continental
c)
Maritime Polar
20.
What is it called when two air masses meet?
a)
Front
b)
Air Mass
c)
Storm
21.

Describe an air mass that forms over water in the gulf of mexico in terms of its temperature and moisture

a)

wet and warm

b)

wet and cold

c)

dry and warm

d)

dry and cold

22.

Describe an air mass which forms over canada in terms of temperature and moisture

a)

Wet and warm

b)

wet and cold

c)

dry and warm

d)

dry and cold

23.

Because the Earth is spinning. Globally winds cannot travel in a straight line. What is this effect called?

a)

Nefario effect

b)

gravitational effect

c)

coriolis effect

d)

weather effect

24.

Generally all wind will travel from __ to __

a)

High pressure to Low pressure

b)

Low pressure to high pressure

c)

Cold fronts to warm fronts

d)

warm fronts to cold fronts

25.

Which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the gases in our atmosphere?

a)

Carbon Dioxide and Oxygen are the two most abundant gases in our atmosphere.

b)

Carbon Dioxide and Methane are the two most abundant gases in our atmosphere.

c)

Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide are the two most abundant gases in our atmosphere.

d)

Nitrogen and Oxygen are the two most abundant gases in our atmosphere.

26.

Jamie says he thinks the Stratosphere is the most important. Which of the following would be the BEST argument for Jamie to make?

a)

The Stratosphere is the most important layer because it protects our earth from being hit by meteors.

b)

The Stratosphere is the most important layer because it contains all the air that we breathe along with our weather. Without the stratosphere we would not have our water cycle or any air to breathe.

c)

The Stratosphere is the most important layer because it contains the ozone which protect us from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays which can cause skin cancer.

d)

The Stratosphere is the most important layer because it contains the ozone which is responsible for the greenhouse effect which keeps our Earth at a livable temperature.

27.

A space shuttle is making its way back to Earth from a long journey in space. Which of the following would be the correct order of the layers of the atmosphere the space shuttle would go through from outer space until it finally reaches Earth?

a)

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere

b)

Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere,Stratosphere,

c)

Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Stratosphere, Troposphere

d)

Thermosphere, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere

28.

What are the two most abundant greenhouse gases and what do they do?

a)

The two most abundant greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide and methane. These two gases trap heat in the atmosphere and make our planet a livable temperature.

b)

The two most abundant greenhouse gases are nitrogen and oxygen. These two gases trap heat in the atmosphere and make our planet a livable temperature.

c)

The two most abundant greenhouse gases are oxygen and nitrogen. These two gases provide us with the air that we breathe.

d)

The two most abundant greenhouse gases are carbon dioxide and methane. These two gases provide us with the air that we breathe.

29.

What is the difference between a local and global wind?

a)

Local winds affect only areas near the equator while global winds affect the poles.

b)

Local winds affect a larger area while global winds affect a smaller area.

c)

Local winds affect a smaller area while global winds affect a larger area.

d)

Local winds affect the poles while global winds affect only areas near the equator.

30.

Which of the following is the correct label and

description for the top and bottom diagrams?

a)

The top one is land breeze which is caused by the land cooling down faster than the water. The bottom one is a sea breeze which is caused by the land heating up faster than the water.

b)

The top one is sea breeze which is caused by the land heating up faster than the water. The bottom one is a land breeze which is caused by the land cooling down faster than the water.

c)

The top one is land breeze which is caused by the land heating up faster than the water. The bottom one is a sea breeze which is caused by the land cooling down faster than the water.

d)

The top one is sea breeze which is caused by the land cooling down faster than the water. The bottom one is a land breeze which is caused by the land heating up faster than the water.

31.

What type of air mass is represented by cP and what are the characteristics of this air mass?

a)

cP is a Continental Tropical air mass and it will be cool and dry.

b)

cP is a Continental Polar air mass and it will be cool and dry.

c)

cP Is a Continental Tropical air mass and it will warm and dry.

d)

cP is a Continental Polar air mass and it will be warm and dry.

32.

When do hurricanes lose energy?

a)

When they move over mountains or valleys

b)

When they move over the equator

c)

When they move over warmer water or land

d)

When they move over cooler water or land

33.

What type of air front is shown in the picture?

a)

Warm

b)

Cold

c)

Stationary

d)

Occluded

34.

What is the name of this front?

a)

Cold

b)

Warm

c)

Occluded

d)

Stationary

35.

What is the main source of energy that drives weather patterns on the Earth, including ocean currents and wind (convection in the atmosphere)?

a)

The core

b)

Volcanoes

c)

The Sun

d)

Plate Tectonics

36.

What causes the wind to blow?

a)

Uneven heating of the atmosphere results in areas of High & Low pressure, causing wind to blow from HIGH to LOW pressure

b)

Humidity

c)

Uneven heating of the atmosphere results in areas of High & Low pressure, causing wind to blow from LOW to HIGH pressure

d)

Ocean currents

37.
a)

Cold

b)

Stationary

c)

Occluded

d)

Warm

38.
What does a barometer measure?
a)
temperature
b)
air pressure
c)
dew point
d)
humidity
39.
At the beach in the summertime, the transfer of heat from the sand to the bottoms of your feet is called
a)
radiation
b)
fission
c)
conduction
d)
convection
40.
Virginia is in the mid latitudes. Which best describes Virginia's climate?
a)
Temperate
b)
Tropical
c)
Subtropical
d)
Subpolar
41.
Practically all clouds & storms occur in this layer of the atmosphere.
a)
Stratosphere
b)
Thermosphere
c)
Troposphere
d)
Mesosphere
42.
Cloudy nights can be warmer than clear nights because clouds trap heat____
a)
produced by the friction of air particles
b)
generated from tropical winds
c)
released from Earth's interior
d)
absorbed by Earth during daylight hours
43.
The different layers of Earth's atmosphere can be categorized by variations in _____
a)
air pressure
b)
humidity
c)
temperature
d)
dew point
44.
Which of the following determines the properties of an air mass?
a)
The conditions of the area over which it forms
b)
The phase and position of the moon when it forms
c)
The exact time of year when it forms
d)
The geology of the area where it forms
45.
Thunder is caused by ___
a)
the discharge of ultraviolet energy
b)
the electric barrier
c)
the rapid expansion of superheated air
d)
the impact of electricity hitting the Earth
46.
The force exerted by the air above is called____
a)
convergence
b)
air pressure
c)
divergence
d)
the Coriolis effect
47.
El Nino & La Nina are associated with ____
a)
movement of air along the Polar Easterlies
b)
movement of large areas of warm water in Atlantic Ocean
c)
movement of large areas of warm water in Pacific Ocean
d)
movement of air pollution across the US
48.
On a weather map, what are the lines that connect points of equal temperature called?
a)
isobars
b)
contour lines
c)
isotemps
d)
isotherms
49.
Air that has a 100 percent relative humidity is said to be
a)
stable
b)
dry
c)
saturated
d)
unstable
50.
Stratus clouds formed at ground level are called what?
a)
fog
b)
sleet
c)
snow
d)
freezing rain
51.

a boundary between two air masses of different density, moisture, or temperature

a)

Station model

b)

Front

c)

Low pressure

d)

Radio Model

52.

High thin, white, feathery clouds made of ice crystals

a)

Cirrus

b)

cumulus

c)

Isobar

d)

Barometer

53.

masses of puffy, white clouds, often with flat bases. They sometimes tower to great heights and can be associated with fair weather or thunderstorms

a)

Stratus

b)

Cumulus

c)

Cirrus

d)

Cloud

54.

At what point do scientists classify an area's weather as its climate?

a)

1 year

b)

5 years

c)

15 years

d)

30 years

55.

The hot and humid weather in Texas during the summer is most likely due to what type of air mass?

a)

continental polar

b)

continental tropical

c)

maritime polar

d)

maritime tropical

56.

Frigid air that travels southward from Canada would be what type of air mass?

a)

continental polar

b)

continental tropical

c)

maritime polar

d)

arctic

57.

The Coriolis effect is due to the __________ of Earth.

a)

revolution

b)

rotation

c)

shape

d)

density

58.

Why do we have seasons on earth?

a)

The tilt of the Earth means that the angles of the sun’s rays change.

b)

The Earth gets closer to the sun during summer.

c)

The sun gets hotter during summer.

d)

There are more clouds during winter

59.

As you go higher in the troposphere (the layer of the atmosphere that is closest to Earth) the temperature

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

d)

first decreases then increases

60.

Which of the following is not a type of severe weather?

a)

Blizzard

b)

Tsunami

c)

Severe Thunderstorm

d)

Drought

61.

Climate is different than weather because

a)

Weather is short term, climate is over long periods of time

b)

Weather deals with precipitations, climate with temperature

c)

Climate deals with precipitations, weather with temperature

d)

Weather and climate are the same

62.

A continental air mass is always fairly

a)

dry

b)

damp

c)

cold

d)

hot

63.

What is a cold front?

a)

A place where a warm air mass is pushing a cold air mass out of the way

b)

A place where a cold air mass is pushing a warm air mass out of the way

c)

A place where 2 air masses meet but no movement is taking place

d)

A place where a cold air mass is being squeezed by 2 warm air masses

64.

What causes land breezes and sea breezes to flow at the shore?

a)

Uneven heating and cooling of the land and water.

b)

Prevailing winds driven by the angle of the sun's rays

c)

The pull of the moon's gravity and the tides

d)

The Coriolis effect

65.
How do we name air masses?
a)
Water and temperature
b)
Air pressure
c)
Humidity and temperature
d)
Cold and warm
66.
What types of air masses form over oceans?
a)
Maritime
b)
Continental
c)
Polar
d)
Tropical
67.

Based on these graphs, in which place would you rather live if you need a very wet climate?

a)

Boston

b)

San Francisco

68.
Is this a land or a sea breeze?
a)
land breeze
b)
sea breeze
69.

What is a warm front

a)

slow

b)

mass of warm air taking over where cold air has been

c)

fast

d)

mass of cold air taking over where warm air has been

70.

A thermometer measures

a)

distance

b)

temperature

c)

height

d)

weight

71.

This instrument measures the amount of rain

a)

wind vane

b)

barometer

c)

rain gauge

d)

anemometer

72.

An anemometer measures

a)

wind speed

b)

air pressure

c)

amount of rain

d)

temperature

73.

This instrument measures air pressure

a)

thermometer

b)

rain gauge

c)

anemometer

d)

barometer

74.

A wind vane measures

a)

wind height

b)

wind direction

c)

wind color

d)

wind speed

75.

Name the front

a)

cold front

b)

warm front

c)

flags

d)

stationary front

76.

Name the front

a)

cold front

b)

hot seat

c)

stationary front

d)

warm front

77.

Name the front

a)

warm front

b)

stationary front

c)

cold front

d)

ice cream cones

78.

What does the "H" on the weather map mean

a)

hot pressure

b)

happy pressure

c)

high pressure

d)

handy pressure

79.
What is the name of the atmospheric layer we live in?
a)
troposphere
b)
mesosphere
c)
stratosphere
d)
thermosphere
80.
Which layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer, which protects us from the sun's harmful rays?
a)
troposphere
b)
mesosphere
c)
stratosphere
d)
thermosphere
81.
The earth receives heat energy from the sun by _______________, which is the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves?
a)
radiation
b)
convection
c)
conduction
d)
greenhouse effect
82.
Compared to the ocean, land heats up and cools down
a)
Faster
b)
 Slower
c)
 Equally
d)
Gradually
83.
Distinct weather patterns on Earth's surface are created by __________ and the Coriolis Effect.
a)
unequal heating
b)
magnetic fields
c)
increased temperature
d)
increased air pressure
84.

Precipitation in the form of circular or irregular-shaped lumps of ice.

a)

Snow

b)

Hail

c)

Acid Rain

85.

Liquid or solid water molecules that fall from earth's atmosphere and reach the ground

a)

Precipitation

b)

Condennsation

c)

Evaporation

86.

A costal breeze blowing from sea to land caused by the temperature difference when the land surface is warmer than the sea surface and usually occurs during the day.

a)

Sea Breeze

b)

Land Breeze

c)

Wind Breeze

87.

The boundary between troposphere and stratosphere is

a)

Stratopause

b)

Atmospause

c)

Tropospause

d)

Semi-stratosphere

88.

A storm with lightning and thunder, composed of cumulonimbus clouds and usually associated with gusty winds, heavy rain and sometimes, hail and tornadoes.

a)

Hail storm

b)

Thunderstorm

c)

Sandstorm

89.

Which layer of the atmosphere contains ozone?

a)

Thermosphere

b)

Troposphere

c)

Stratosphere

d)

Mesosphere

90.

Which layer of the atmosphere contains water vapor, clouds and is where weather happens?

a)

Troposphere

b)

Thermosphere

c)

Mesosphere

d)

Stratosphere

91.

What happens to temperature as altitude increases?

a)

It gets colder as you go up in the atmosphere

b)

It gets warmer as you go up in the atmosphere

c)

It depends on which layer of the atmosphere you're talking about - some get colder and some get warmer

92.

The Earth's atmosphere is.....

a)

78% carbon dioxide and 21% methane

b)

78% hydrogen and 21% water vapor

c)

78% oxygen and 21% nitrogen

d)

78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen

93.

A sea breeze......

a)

Happens at night and blows from the sea to the land

b)

Happens during the day and blows from the sea to the land

c)

Happens at night and blows from the land to the sea

d)

Happens during the day and blows from the land to the sea

94.

The picture is showing examples of what?

a)

Global winds

b)

Local winds

c)

Sea breezes

d)

Land Breezes

95.
The different layers of Earth's atmosphere can be categorized by variations in _____
a)
air pressure
b)
humidity
c)
temperature
d)
dew point
96.

What does mT mean?

a)

cold and dry

b)

cold and wet

c)

warm and wet

d)

warm and dry

97.

What does cT mean?

a)

cold and dry

b)

cold and wet

c)

warm and wet

d)

warm and dry

98.

What does cP mean?

a)

cold and dry

b)

cold and wet

c)

warm and wet

d)

warm and dry

99.

What does mP mean?

a)

cold and dry

b)

cold and wet

c)

warm and wet

d)

warm and dry

100.

What does this symbol represent?

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

occluded front

d)

stationary front

101.

What does this symbol represent?

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

occluded front

d)

stationary front

102.

What does this symbol represent?

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

occluded front

d)

stationary front

103.

What does this symbol represent?

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

occluded front

d)

stationary front

104.

Which of these are not causes global warming?

a)

excess carbon dioxide

b)

methane

c)

CFCs

d)

oxygen

105.

Which gas is beneficial to us not being fried by UV rays?

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Ozone

c)

CO2

d)

CFCs

106.

How do coastal towns compare to more inland towns? (2)

a)

Warmer Winter

b)

Colder Winter

c)

Hotter Summer

d)

Cooler Summer

107.
How does the latitude of a region affect its climate?
a)
By increasing the length of days throughout the year
b)
By increasing the amount of energy the land can absorb
c)
By determining the angle of sunlight throughout the year
d)
By determining the rate that tectonic plates move
108.
An increase in ocean temperature can cause________________
a)
an increase in the number of hurricanes
b)
most forms of ocean life to flourish 
c)
a decrease in sea level
d)
global wind patterns to stabilize
109.
An air mass that forms over the Gulf of Mexico is a (n) _________
a)
cP air mass
b)
mP air mass
c)
cT air mass
d)
mT air mass 
110.
A large volcanic eruption leads to cooling temperatures from _______.
a)
Release of carbon dioxide
b)
outflow of magma
c)
added ash into atmo-sphere
d)
increased t-storms
111.
What layer of the atmosphere is "A"?
a)
Exosphere
b)
Thermo-sphere
c)
Mesosphere
d)
Troposphere
112.
Cloudy nights can be warmer than clear nights- Why?
a)
Clouds trap heat from day radiation
b)
Heat from Earth's outer core
c)
Thunder-storms
d)
Lunar condensation
113.
Burning fossil fuels increases what gas to the atmosphere?
a)
Helium
b)
Argon
c)
Nitrogen
d)
Carbon dioxide
114.
Global carbon dioxide levels and temperature are _____.
a)
directly related
b)
inversely related
c)
indirectly related
d)
inconclusive
115.
What direction is the warm front moving?
a)
northwest
b)
northeast
c)
southwest
d)
southeast
116.
Which of these drives the energy to produce winds?
a)
water
b)
fossil fuels
c)
the sun
d)
hydroelectricity
117.
When air moves from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure, it causes-
a)
an increase in temperature
b)
rain
c)
wind
d)
a decrease in elevation
118.
Which location is most likely experiencing the greatest wind speeds? 
a)
Location A
b)
Location B
c)
Location C
d)
Location D
119.
What type of front will soon pass through letter B? 
a)
warm
b)
cold
c)
stationary
d)
occluded
120.
The boundary that separates different air masses is called a(n)-
a)
storm
b)
air mass
c)
front
d)
cyclone
121.
What would a warm, dry air mass be named? 
a)
maritime Polar
b)
maritime Tropical
c)
continental Polar
d)
continental Tropical
122.
What would a maritime Tropical air mass be described as? 
a)
warm, dry
b)
warm, moist
c)
cold, dry
d)
cool, moist
123.
A(n) ___ front may bring many days of rain because neither air mass can move the other. 
a)
occluded
b)
warm
c)
cold
d)
stationary
124.
What causes the winds to veer to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere? 
a)
rotation of the Earth
b)
orbit of the Earth around the sun
c)
moon phases
d)
air resistance
125.
What happens after a hurricane makes landfall or moves into cooler waters? 
a)
it gets stronger
b)
it gets weaker
c)
its winds pick up speed
d)
it  starts hailing 
126.
A large body of air characterized by a similarity of temperature and moisture is referred to as a(n)-
a)
air cell
b)
air mass
c)
front
d)
pressure system
127.
Why is the equator so much warmer than the poles? 
a)
The sun's rays are coming in at a more direct angle and are more concentrated
b)
The sun's rays are coming in at a shallow angle and are spread out over a large area
c)
The Greenhouse Effect traps a greater amount of gases around the equator
d)
Convection currents in the Earth's mantle are more focused on the equator

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