Worksheets4th Weather
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 17mins
A scientist who studies the earth's atmosphere and who monitors, studies, and forecasts the weather is called a-
meteorologist
biologist
weatherologist
oceanographer
Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the surface of the earth?
troposhere
exosphere
thermosphere
Where is the air pressure the greatest?
1 higher in the atmosphere
4 nearer to the surface of the earth
What is the energy source that drives the water cycle?
The moon
The heat from cities
The sun
Condensation happens high in the atmosphere when the temperature decreases. Which number illustrates condensation?
2
3
4
Evaporation happens when the temperature increases. What part of the illustration shows Evaporation?
2
3
4
When clouds fill with water and can't hold anymore, the water falls from the clouds as -
precipitation
evaporation
condensation
atmospehere
The amount of water vapor in the air is called ________________.
weather
humidity
air mass
dew point
Which of the following shows a picture of hail?
Why does warm air rise?
warm air is less dense than cold air.
warm air is more dense than cold air
Why does cold air sink?
cold air is less dense than warm air.
cold air is more dense than warm air
The boundary between two air masses is known as a-
front
storm
climate
flood
