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Local Weather

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

At which humidity is it most likely to rain?

a)

50%

b)

20%

c)

77%

d)

99%

2.

What kind of weather is a high-pressure system most likely to bring?

a)

Clear, sunny weather

b)

Hot, sunny weather

c)

Precipitation (rain and snow)

d)

Light breezes

3.
The local meteorologist said that a Continental Tropical (cT) air mass was moving over Tennessee in the next few days. What kind of weather will it possible bring?
a)
Warm, dry weather
b)
Cold, dry weather
c)
Warm, wet weather
d)
Cold, wet weather
4.

Which instrument measures wind speed?

a)

sling psychrometer

b)

hygrometer

c)

barometer

d)

anemometer

5.
What does the and stand for on the weather map?
a)
high and low pressure systems
b)
heat and land regions
c)
heavy and local winds
d)
high and long distances
6.

The polar jet stream is a strong wind current that travels through Canada and the United States. The average winter temperature in Dallas, Texas, is 45o F. Why would the temperature measure 23°F for Dallas, Texas, on this day in January?

a)

The polar jet stream dipped south of Dallas, bringing cold air from the Arctic region.

b)

The polar jet stream dipped east of Dallas, bringing cold air from the Pacific ocean.

c)

The polar jet stream got faster and rose, bringing warm air up into the atmosphere,lowering the ground temperature.

d)

The polar jet stream got slower and sank, bringing cold air down from the upperatmosphere, lowering the ground temperature.

7.

Based on the weather map, what will most likely happen to the weather in Northwest Texas?

a)

Clear skies and warmer

b)

Dry air and sunny

c)

Thunderstorms and lower temperatures

d)

Calm breezes

8.
Which direction does weather generally move across the US?
a)
N to S
b)
W to E
c)
S to E
d)
E to W
9.

The general pattern of winds around a high pressure area is clockwise, outward. The general pattern of winds around a low pressure area is counterclockwise, inward. Based on the information provided, which Texas city shown will most likely have winds from the north?

a)

Port Arthur

b)

Galveston

c)

Corpus Christi

d)

Brownsville

10.

The Jet Stream is a global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences patterns in local weather. Rain and even severe thunderstorms are often associated with the passage of a cold front. Based on this information, and that provided in the weather map, which city shown is likely the one to have most recently experienced rainy conditions?

a)

Boise

b)

Denver

c)

Louisville

d)

Shreveport

11.

The general pattern of winds around a high pressure area is clockwise, outward. The general pattern of winds around a low pressure area is counterclockwise, inward. Based on the information provided, which Texas city shown will most likely have winds from the east?

a)

Abilene

b)

Tyler

c)

Houston

d)

San Antonio

12.
What role do oceans play in hurricane formation?
a)
they provide cool, dense water
b)
warm water supplies energy to hurricanes
c)
warm ocean water slows hurricane formation
d)
cold ocean water supplies energy to hurricanes
13.
Warm air near the Earth’s surface rises and then cools and drops, this creates a _________________ in the atmosphere.
a)
run-off
b)
Greenhouse Effect
c)
convection current
d)
water cylce
14.

In what direction do winds always blow?

a)

From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure

b)

From areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure

c)

Whichever way the air bender blows to keep away his enemies

15.
Which statement best describes the difference between weather and climate?
a)
Weather is the conditions when you look outside while climate is the conditions you can expect for the next 6 months.
b)
Climate is the current condition outside while weather is what you can expect for the next 6 months.
16.

How does the Gulf Stream Current affect the climate of the South Carolina shoreline?

a)

The ocean current brings in cool dry air.

b)

The ocean current brings in cool moist air.

c)

The ocean current brings in warm dry air.

d)

The ocean current brings in warm moist air.

17.

Unequal heating of the ocean causes ocean currents to transfer thermal energy around the globe through what process?

a)

convection

b)

radiation

c)

conduction

18.

What types of winds affect the movement of hurricanes in the Northern Hemisphere?

a)

Trade Winds and Polar Easterlies

b)

Prevailing Westerlies and Polar Easterlies

c)

Trade Winds and Prevailing Westerlies

d)

Polar Easterlies and Trade Winds

19.

Which of the following best explains why cold polar air is pushed down to the United States during the winter?

a)

The Polar Jet Stream brings down cold polar air to the United States.

b)

The Subtropical Jet Stream pulls cold air down from the north.

c)

The Prevailing Westerlies move cold air to the west in the United States.

20.
The diagram shows the movement of air during a thunderstorm. The rising and falling of air during a thunderstorm directly results from
a)
lightning.
b)
precipitation.
c)
heat convection.
d)
cloud formation.