WorksheetsWeather, Climate, & Heat Transfer Review
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
Radiation is heat transfer by ________________.
direct contact
electromagnetic waves
movement of a fluid
heat waves
Convection is heat transfer by ________________.
electromagnetic waves
direct contact
movement of a fluid
all of the above
Conduction is heat transfer by ________________.
direct contact
movement of a fluid
electromagnetic waves
all of the above
What is the jet stream?
brings warmer temperatures
southern flowing ocean currents
high winds in the atmosphere
part of the water cycle
How does air pressure move?
north and south
low to high pressure
high to low pressure
south to east
Climate is what you ________, weather is what you ________.
get, expect
expect, get
gather, evaluate
see, feel
Thermal energy travels from a __________ object or substance to a ____________ object or substance through conduction.
warmer to cooler
cooler to warmer
cooler to high pressure
warmer to low pressure
What is a benefit of a model in science?
they allow us to alter past events
they help change the future
they help us make predictions
they are unpredictable
What is the reason for unequal heating to earth's surface?
the distance between the south and north pole
only certain scientists are sure of the cause
revolution around the sun and the equator
the material of earth's surface and the tilt on its axis
How is thermal energy transferred between the atmosphere and hydrosphere?
The Gulf Stream
Conduction Currents
Convection Currents
The Jet Stream
How do hurricanes effect the people that live in Florida?
High winds and sleet
Sunburns, flooding, and damage to homes
Drought and damage from snow
Flooding and damage from high winds
What is the best way for humans to protect themselves from sun exposure?
Sunscreen and a wide hat
Sunscreen and boots
Staying in the car at the beach
Aloe lotion and 10 bottles of water
Humidity represents the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere.
True
False
Neither
Both
Why are weather models inaccurate?
Thermal energy is unpredictable and often doesn't make sense
Atmospheric pressure differences could change
Wind, water, and rain can be either hot or cold
They are always right sooo just go with it
How can water go from a liquid form to a gas?
no change in thermal energy
thermal energy is doubled then divided
increased thermal energy
decreased thermal energy
How is weather different from climate?
The atmospheric conditions have a way to change very 30 minutes
Weather can often change but climate takes 30 years of data to make an average
Climate can often change but weather takes 30 years of data to make an average
Climate is what happens when scientists use models to deliver the weather forecast
How does the jet stream effect weather conditions in Florida?
it acts the same as the gulf stream
carries moisture east to west
carries moisture west to east
destroys moisture at a rapid rate
Which global pattern can lead to an increase in severe hurricanes during hurricane season and drier winters?
La Nina
El Nino
Jet Stream
Gulf Stream
What effect does El Nino have on weather of an area?
many changes
decreased rain chances
Cooler winters
Warmer winters
What is the most likely outcome of a warm front?
temperature fluctuates regularly
heavy rain, and rough wind
only changes in atmospheric pressure
light rain, and gentle wind
High pressure is related to which certain type of weather?
cloudy, snowy weather
clear, good weather
rainy, humid weather
cloudy, good weather
Which medium absorbs and releases heat at a slower rate?
liquid
solids
clouds
none of the above
Which of earth's surfaces STORES more thermal energy?
oceans
continents
globe
atmospheric conditions
Warm air _______ and cold air _______.
rises, sinks
sinks, rises
rises, warms
sinks, cools
Why does Florida most likely have a tropical climate?
gulf stream and polar jet streams
the jet stream and gulf stream
weather fronts and convection currents
the jet stream and trade winds
During a hurricane, what can be a cause of flooding?
convection currents
warm fronts
storm surges
cold fronts
How are weather models valuable in hurricane or storm monitoring?
residents have increased warning and time to prepare
models are too unpredictable and cannot be trusted
grocery stores often sell out of storm supplies
storms and hurricanes are too hard to track accurately
What is the most likely outcome of a cold front if an area has high temperatures and high humidity?
hurricane force winds
more clouds
increased thunderstorms
there will be a drought
What is an effect of a weaker polar jet stream?
causes a polar vortex
causes a jet stream
there is no change to temperature
there is a chance of increased temperatures
If there is a low pressure system moving into an area, what type of weather is the most likely outcome?
wet and warmer
dry and warmer
wet and cooler
dry and cooler
What is the most likely outcome if a high and low pressure system meet?
cooler temperatures
strong winds
high temperature
more rain chances
What can cause an El Nino weather pattern?
low pressure area forms and pushes air downwards
high pressure area forms and pushes air upwards
low pressure area forms and pushes air upwards
high pressure area forms and pushes air downwards
How can climate models be beneficial?
we can change past climate patterns to make better predictions
we can study past climate patterns to make better predictions
we can study past climate patterns to make worse predictions
we can study past weather patterns to make an increased number of predictions
How does the thermal energy from the sun influence global patterns?
unequal heating causes pressure changes
unequal heating cannot cause pressure changes
pressure changes causes increased conduction
equal heating causes no change in pressure
At the beach, which part would have the highest temperature after 5 hours of sun exposure?
towels and umbrellas
shoreline
water
the living organisms
How are we able to feel the sun's heat even though it is so far away?
sun properties
convection
radiation
conduction
What could be the most likely cause of rain or snow to occur?
water molecules have evaporated
precipitation comes from mountaintops
water runoff has caused erosion
water molecules have condensed
