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Weather and Water Cycle Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

At which temperature will water boil?

a)

32 * F

b)

212 * F

c)

100 * F

d)

70 * F

2.

Which experiment will show water going from a liquid to a solid?

a)

Putting a cup of water in the freezer

b)

Putting a cup of water in the microwave

c)

Putting a cup of water in the closet

d)

Putting a cup of water in the window

3.

When water freezes what happens to the energy?

a)

The energy increases

b)

The energy decreases

c)

No energy change

4.

What is seen in this image?

a)

Water is boiling at 212*F

b)

Water is freezing at 32 *F

c)

Water is melting at 70*F

d)

Water is boiling at 65*F

5.

If you out ice in a glass, it would melt. Which shows the correct water states change?

a)

liquid to gas

b)

liquid to solid

c)

solid to liquid

d)

gas to solid

6.

All of these are examples of weather except

a)

Austin has been cool and rainy the past few weeks

b)

Houston is under a Hurricane Watch

c)

Yuma, AZ has about 330 days of sunshine every year

d)

Seattle has a 90% chance of rain this weekend

7.
Which stage does the #2 show in the diagram?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
d)
run off
8.

Which symbol shows a warm front?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

What does the following instrument measure?

a)

wind direction

b)

temperature

c)

precipitation

d)

wind speed

10.

What does this weather instrument measure?

a)

wind speed

b)

precipitation

c)

wind direction

d)

temperature

11.

What does this weather instrument measure?

a)

air temperature

b)

air pressure

c)

humidy

d)

precipitation

12.

#5 represents what stage of the water cycle?

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

precipitation

d)

run off/collection

13.
Which type of air pressure do clear skies indicate?
a)
high pressure
b)
low pressure
c)
zero pressure
14.

Flat layered clouds that usually bring rain are________ clouds.

a)

cumulus

b)

cirrus

c)

stratus

d)

cumulonimbus

15.

Name this weather tool that measures the amount of rain that is falling.

a)

anemometer

b)

barometer

c)

thermometer

d)

rain gauge

16.

Which tool will tell if the air is freezing?

a)

anemometer

b)

thermometer

c)

barometer

d)

rain gauge

17.

In a hurricane which TWO instruments would help scientist record the wind data?

a)

anemometer

b)

wind vane

c)

thermometer

d)

barometer

18.

What can Atlanta expect in weather over the next 24 hours?

a)

colder temperatures

b)

warmer temperatures

c)

dry weather

d)

clear skies

19.

What type of weather is Miami, Florida having?

a)

cold wave

b)

heat wave

c)

snow

d)

rainy, cold weather

20.

What type of weather is St. Louis having that is shown by the large "H" on the map?

a)

Clear, sunny skies

b)

Cloudy, rainy weather

c)

Rain storms

d)

Possible snow

21.

If a low pressure system is in an area, what type of weather will they have?

a)

clear and sunny

b)

dry and sunny

c)

cloudy and rainy

d)

cloudy and warm

22.
This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals
a)
cumulus cloud
b)
stratus cloud
c)
cirrus cloud
d)
cumulonimbus cloud
23.
This type of cloud is thin and flat, and the edges are not clearly defined
a)
cirrus cloud
b)
cumulus cloud
c)
stratus cloud
d)
cumulonimbus cloud
24.
They are low in the sky and look soft and fluffy. 
a)
Cirrus
b)
Cumulonimbus
c)
Cumulus 
d)
Stratus
25.
what type of cloud is shown?
a)
cumulus
b)
cirrus
c)
stratus
26.
Low clouds (like fog), that are thick, cover the sky, and block the sun.  Usually bring continuous precipitation (rain or snow).
a)
stratus
b)
cumulus
c)
cirrus
d)
nimbo
27.
What is climate?
a)
What's happening in space at a time and place.
b)
What's happening in our atmosphere at a time and place
c)
The average weather over many years
d)
The average temperature over many years.
28.
What is weather?
a)
What's happening in space at a time and place.
b)
What's happening in our atmosphere at a time and place.
c)
The average weather over many years
d)
The average temperature over many years.
29.
Climate or Weather?
New Hampshire recorded 12 inches of snow yesterday.
a)
Weather
b)
Climate
30.
Climate or Weather?
It is usually mild during the winter in the southern states of the United States.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
31.
Climate or Weather?
In the U.S. northern states, each winter brings cold temperatures and snowy conditions.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
32.
Climate or Weather?
The average temperature in Hawaii during the winter is between 72 and 82 degrees. This doesn’t change from year to year.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
33.
Climate or Weather?
Oklahoma saw 2 tornadoes, 57 lightning strikes, 9 inches of rain, and high winds every day this week.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
34.

What stage of the water cycle does number 4 in the picture show?

a)

condensation

b)

precipitation

c)

evaporation

d)

collection

35.

Which tool measures air pressure?

a)

thermometer

b)

anemometer

c)

wind vane

d)

barometer