WorksheetsAtmosphere TRIVIA!
Total questions: 48
Worksheet time: 39mins
All of Earth's weather occurs in the layer called the....
troposphere
stratosphere
ionosphere
thermosphere
Which "vocabulary" word refers to the daily, short-term conditions in the atmosphere that are constantly changing?
(Spelling counts to get it correct! Use your ISN if needed)
(a)
Meteorologists are scientists that study the ___________, focusing on weather and climate.
ocean
atmosphere
comets
biosphere
Decide whether the following is WEATHER or CLIMATE:
It is 68 degrees F in Phoenix, AZ with a slight chance of rain showers tonight.
WEATHER
CLIMATE
Decide whether the following is WEATHER or CLIMATE:
Death Valley, CA is very hot and dry in the summer.
WEATHER
CLIMATE
Which of these instruments is an ANEMOMETER?
A
B
C
D
Which of these instruments is a THERMOMETER?
A
B
C
D
Which of these instruments is a RAIN GAUGE?
A
B
C
D
Which of these instruments is a BAROMETER?
A
B
C
D
This "vocabulary" word is a tool helps measure wind speed, which is the distance wind travels over a given time, in units of mph, km/h, or knots.
(Spelling counts! Look at ISN page 56 to help!)
(a)
This "vocabulary" word is a tool that would tell the energy/speed of air molecules in degrees Celsius or degrees Fahrenheit.
(Spelling counts! Look at ISN page 56 to help!)
(a)
This "vocabulary" word is a tool that would tell the amount of precipitation an area had, measuring in inches, millimeters, or centimeters.
(Spelling counts! Look at ISN page 56 to help!)
(a)
This "vocabulary" word is a tool that show air-pressure in either millibars (mb) or inches of Mercury (in. Hg)
(Spelling counts! Look at ISN page 56 to help!)
(a)
A ___________ is a mass of water droplets or ice crystals in the sky. It forms when water condenses in the sky.
cloud
ozone
aurora
river
This "cloud" term means: layer; layers of clouds
strato-
alto-
cirro-
cumulo-
This "cloud" term means: curl of hair; high, icy cloud
strato-
alto-
cirro-
cumulo-
This "cloud" term means: middle cloud
strato-
alto-
cirro-
cumulo-
This "cloud" term means: puffy cloud
strato-
alto-
cirro-
cumulo-
Which one of these pictures contains CUMULUS clouds?
A
B
C
D
Which one of these pictures contains STRATUS clouds?
A
B
C
D
What does the (H) mean on an air-pressure map?
hot atmosphere
high pressure
low pressure
heavy rain
If there is a lot of moisture in the air and it's cloudy, even possibly rainy outside, what type of air pressure system would there be?
low pressure (L)
cumulonimbus
low temperature
high pressure (H)
What type of FRONT is shown on this map?
warm front
cold front
stationary front
occluded front
What DIRECTION is this cold front moving on this map?
North
Southeast
Not moving at all
West
What CLOUDS do you predict Bismarck will have when this cold front reaches the town?
Cumulus and Cumulonimbus
Cirrus and Cirrostratus
Altocumulus and Altostratus
No clouds at all
What type of FRONT is shown on this weather map?
Warm Front
Cold Front
Stationary Front
Occluded Front
What DIRECTION is this occluded front moving in on weather map?
North
East
South
West
What type of PRESSURE SYSTEM is seen on this weather map?
High Pressure
Low Pressure
Occluded Pressure
No Pressure at all
What type of WEATHER to you predict in Waterloo, IA?
clear skies, cool temps, and dry air
cloudy with thunderstorms likely
warm, moist air, but no precipitation
it is impossible to tell
What type of FRONT is shown near Waco, TX on this weather map?
Warm Front
Cold Front
Stationary Front
Occluded Front
What type of WEATHER would you expect in Waco, TX today?
Warm, moist air and clear skies
Cool, dry weather
Rain and possible thunderstorms
High cirrus clouds and cooler temperatures
What type of FRONT is this? (type out answer, spelling counts!)
(a)
How would you predict the TEMPERATURE to change in Rapid City, SD once the warm front passes?
Temperatures will get warmer.
Temperatures will get cooler.
Temperatures will stay the same.
Cumulonimbus clouds.
What does the (L) mean on an air-pressure map?
hot atmosphere
high pressure
low pressure
heavy rain
Select the list that shows layers of the atmosphere in order from closest to the surface of Earth to farthest.
troposphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, ionosphere, stratosphere, exosphere
troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, ionosphere, exosphere
exosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, ionosphere, stratosphere, troposphere
stratosphere, troposphere, mesosphere, ionosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
This layer of the atmosphere is home to the International Space Station. (Type out answer, spelling counts!)
(a)
This layer of the atmosphere is home to YOU and ME. (Type out answer, spelling counts!)
(a)
This layer of the atmosphere is the outer most layer! (Type out answer, spelling counts!)
(a)
This layer of the atmosphere has auroras! (Type out answer, spelling counts!)
(a)
What type of MAP is this?
Temperature Map
Wind Speed Map
Air Pressure Map
Precipitation Map
What type of MAP is this?
Temperature Map
Wind Speed Map
Air Pressure Map
Precipitation Map
What type of MAP is this?
Temperature Map
Wind Speed Map
Air Pressure Map
Precipitation Map
What type of MAP is this?
Temperature Map
Wind Speed Map
Air Pressure Map
Precipitation Map
What type of MAP is this?
Temperature Map
Wind Speed Map
Air Pressure Map
Precipitation Map
What clouds are in the high level of the troposphere?
cirrus, cirrostratus, cirrocumulus
altostratus and altocumulus
stratus, stratocumulus, cumulus
cumulonimbus
What clouds are in the middle level of the troposphere?
cirrus, cirrostratus, cirrocumulus
altostratus and altocumulus
stratus, stratocumulus, cumulus
cumulonimbus
What clouds are in the low level of the troposphere?
cirrus, cirrostratus, cirrocumulus
altostratus and altocumulus
stratus, stratocumulus, cumulus
cumulonimbus
What cloud is well known for reaching all three levels of the troposphere?
cirrus, cirrostratus, cirrocumulus
altostratus and altocumulus
stratus, stratocumulus, cumulus
cumulonimbus
