NEW
Font size
S
M
L
XL
WorksheetsWeather & Climate 2
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 2hrs 24mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Air pressure
a)
the force of air pressing down on a given area
b)
instrument that determines wind direction
c)
It is the horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
d)
condition of earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place (constantly changing)
2.
Altitude
a)
distance above sea level
b)
the force of air pressing down on a given area
c)
instrument that determines wind direction
d)
It is the horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
3.
Anemometer
a)
instrument used to measure wind speed
b)
distance above sea level
c)
the force of air pressing down on a given area
d)
instrument that determines wind direction
4.
Atmosphere
a)
the layer of gases that surround a planet
b)
instrument used to measure wind speed
c)
distance above sea level
d)
the force of air pressing down on a given area
5.
Barometer
a)
instrument used to measure changes in air pressure
b)
the layer of gases that surround a planet
c)
instrument used to measure wind speed
d)
distance above sea level
6.
Cirrus
a)
wispy, feathery clouds made of ice crystals. They form high in the troposphere and don't usually produce precipitation
b)
instrument used to measure changes in air pressure
c)
the layer of gases that surround a planet
d)
instrument used to measure wind speed
7.
Climate
a)
based on observations of weather that have been collected over many years (long term weather patterns)
b)
wispy, feathery clouds made of ice crystals. They form high in the troposphere and don't usually produce precipitation
c)
instrument used to measure changes in air pressure
d)
the layer of gases that surround a planet
8.
Clouds
a)
tiny water or icy particles that are grouped together in the atmosphere when water vapor condenses
b)
based on observations of weather that have been collected over many years (long term weather patterns)
c)
wispy, feathery clouds made of ice crystals. They form high in the troposphere and don't usually produce precipitation
d)
instrument used to measure changes in air pressure
9.
Cold Front
a)
A front in which a cold air mass pushes a warm air mass upward
b)
tiny water or icy particles that are grouped together in the atmosphere when water vapor condenses
c)
based on observations of weather that have been collected over many years (long term weather patterns)
d)
wispy, feathery clouds made of ice crystals. They form high in the troposphere and don't usually produce precipitation
10.
Composition
a)
what something is made up of
b)
A front in which a cold air mass pushes a warm air mass upward
c)
tiny water or icy particles that are grouped together in the atmosphere when water vapor condenses
d)
based on observations of weather that have been collected over many years (long term weather patterns)
11.
Condensation
a)
process in which a substance changes from a gas to a liquid
b)
what something is made up of
c)
A front in which a cold air mass pushes a warm air mass upward
d)
tiny water or icy particles that are grouped together in the atmosphere when water vapor condenses
12.
Conduction
a)
Heat moving through an object from direct contact (touch)
b)
process in which a substance changes from a gas to a liquid
c)
what something is made up of
d)
A front in which a cold air mass pushes a warm air mass upward
13.
Continental Arctic Air Mass
a)
cA; Extremely cold and dry; forms poleward of 60 degrees North or South
b)
Heat moving through an object from direct contact (touch)
c)
process in which a substance changes from a gas to a liquid
d)
what something is made up of
14.
Continental Polar Air Mass
a)
cP; Cold and dry; forms over land in northern latitudes (ex. Northern Canada and Siberia)
b)
cA; Extremely cold and dry; forms poleward of 60 degrees North or South
c)
Heat moving through an object from direct contact (touch)
d)
process in which a substance changes from a gas to a liquid
15.
Continental Tropical Air Mass
a)
cT; Hot and dry; forms over land in the tropics (close to the equator)
b)
cP; Cold and dry; forms over land in northern latitudes (ex. Northern Canada and Siberia)
c)
cA; Extremely cold and dry; forms poleward of 60 degrees North or South
d)
Heat moving through an object from direct contact (touch)
16.
Convection
a)
Heat circulating through a fluid, such as air or water
b)
cT; Hot and dry; forms over land in the tropics (close to the equator)
c)
cP; Cold and dry; forms over land in northern latitudes (ex. Northern Canada and Siberia)
d)
cA; Extremely cold and dry; forms poleward of 60 degrees North or South
17.
Coriolis Effect
a)
The way in which the rotation of the earth causes the winds to curve
b)
Heat circulating through a fluid, such as air or water
c)
cT; Hot and dry; forms over land in the tropics (close to the equator)
d)
cP; Cold and dry; forms over land in northern latitudes (ex. Northern Canada and Siberia)
18.
Cumulus
a)
white, puffy clouds that may grow very tall, anywhere from 2km to 18km tall
b)
The way in which the rotation of the earth causes the winds to curve
c)
Heat circulating through a fluid, such as air or water
d)
cT; Hot and dry; forms over land in the tropics (close to the equator)
19.
Doldrums
a)
An area of calm weather
b)
white, puffy clouds that may grow very tall, anywhere from 2km to 18km tall
c)
The way in which the rotation of the earth causes the winds to curve
d)
Heat circulating through a fluid, such as air or water
20.
Evaporation
a)
process in which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas
b)
An area of calm weather
c)
white, puffy clouds that may grow very tall, anywhere from 2km to 18km tall
d)
The way in which the rotation of the earth causes the winds to curve
21.
Exosphere
a)
is the the outermost layer of the atmosphere, contains only the lightest gases and satellites that are in orbit
b)
process in which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas
c)
An area of calm weather
d)
white, puffy clouds that may grow very tall, anywhere from 2km to 18km tall
22.
Front
a)
The meeting place between two air masses with different characteristics
b)
is the the outermost layer of the atmosphere, contains only the lightest gases and satellites that are in orbit
c)
process in which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas
d)
An area of calm weather
23.
Global Winds
a)
Winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances
b)
The meeting place between two air masses with different characteristics
c)
is the the outermost layer of the atmosphere, contains only the lightest gases and satellites that are in orbit
d)
process in which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas
24.
Groundwater
a)
water that is beneath the Earth's surface
b)
Winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances
c)
The meeting place between two air masses with different characteristics
d)
is the the outermost layer of the atmosphere, contains only the lightest gases and satellites that are in orbit
25.
High Pressure System
a)
A high pressure system is a whirling mass of cool, dry air that generally brings fair weather and light winds
b)
water that is beneath the Earth's surface
c)
Winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances
d)
The meeting place between two air masses with different characteristics
26.
Humidity
a)
amount of water vapor in the air
b)
A high pressure system is a whirling mass of cool, dry air that generally brings fair weather and light winds
c)
water that is beneath the Earth's surface
d)
Winds that blow steadily from specific directions over long distances
27.
Infiltration
a)
water that seeps into the ground
b)
amount of water vapor in the air
c)
A high pressure system is a whirling mass of cool, dry air that generally brings fair weather and light winds
d)
water that is beneath the Earth's surface
28.
Ionosphere
a)
is an ionized layer of the atmosphere that is within the thermosphere
b)
water that seeps into the ground
c)
amount of water vapor in the air
d)
A high pressure system is a whirling mass of cool, dry air that generally brings fair weather and light winds
29.
Isobar
a)
lines that connect points of equal pressure
b)
is an ionized layer of the atmosphere that is within the thermosphere
c)
water that seeps into the ground
d)
amount of water vapor in the air
30.
Isotherm
a)
lines that connect points of equal temperature
b)
lines that connect points of equal pressure
c)
is an ionized layer of the atmosphere that is within the thermosphere
d)
water that seeps into the ground
31.
Jet Stream
a)
A fast flowing river of air high in the atmosphere where air masses of two very different sets of humidity and temperature move past each other
b)
lines that connect points of equal temperature
c)
lines that connect points of equal pressure
d)
is an ionized layer of the atmosphere that is within the thermosphere
32.
Land Breezes
a)
A wind that blows from land to sea when the ocean is warmer than the land
b)
A fast flowing river of air high in the atmosphere where air masses of two very different sets of humidity and temperature move past each other
c)
lines that connect points of equal temperature
d)
lines that connect points of equal pressure
33.
Latitude
a)
Location of a place between the north and south poles relative to the equator
b)
A wind that blows from land to sea when the ocean is warmer than the land
c)
A fast flowing river of air high in the atmosphere where air masses of two very different sets of humidity and temperature move past each other
d)
lines that connect points of equal temperature
34.
Local Winds
a)
Winds that blow over only short distances
b)
Location of a place between the north and south poles relative to the equator
c)
A wind that blows from land to sea when the ocean is warmer than the land
d)
A fast flowing river of air high in the atmosphere where air masses of two very different sets of humidity and temperature move past each other
35.
Low Pressure System
a)
A low pressure system is a whirling mass of warm, moist air that generally brings stormy weather with strong winds
b)
Winds that blow over only short distances
c)
Location of a place between the north and south poles relative to the equator
d)
A wind that blows from land to sea when the ocean is warmer than the land
36.
Maritime Polar Air Mass
a)
mP; Cold and moist; cold, cloudy, damp weather; forms over the ocean in northern latitudes
b)
A low pressure system is a whirling mass of warm, moist air that generally brings stormy weather with strong winds
c)
Winds that blow over only short distances
d)
Location of a place between the north and south poles relative to the equator
37.
Maritime Tropical Air Mass
a)
mT; Hot and moist; forms over the ocean in the tropics (near the equator)
b)
mP; Cold and moist; cold, cloudy, damp weather; forms over the ocean in northern latitudes
c)
A low pressure system is a whirling mass of warm, moist air that generally brings stormy weather with strong winds
d)
Winds that blow over only short distances
38.
Mesosphere
a)
is the layer of the atmosphere that is the coldest, gets colder as it gets higher, and protects earth from meteors
b)
mT; Hot and moist; forms over the ocean in the tropics (near the equator)
c)
mP; Cold and moist; cold, cloudy, damp weather; forms over the ocean in northern latitudes
d)
A low pressure system is a whirling mass of warm, moist air that generally brings stormy weather with strong winds
39.
Meteorologist
a)
a scientist who studies atmosphere, weather, and climate
b)
is the layer of the atmosphere that is the coldest, gets colder as it gets higher, and protects earth from meteors
c)
mT; Hot and moist; forms over the ocean in the tropics (near the equator)
d)
mP; Cold and moist; cold, cloudy, damp weather; forms over the ocean in northern latitudes
40.
Occluded Front
a)
A front in which a warm air mass gets caught between two cooler air masses
b)
a scientist who studies atmosphere, weather, and climate
c)
is the layer of the atmosphere that is the coldest, gets colder as it gets higher, and protects earth from meteors
d)
mT; Hot and moist; forms over the ocean in the tropics (near the equator)
41.
Precipitation
a)
water that falls from the sky to the Earths surface; may take the form of rain, snow, sleet, hail, or freezing rain
b)
A front in which a warm air mass gets caught between two cooler air masses
c)
a scientist who studies atmosphere, weather, and climate
d)
is the layer of the atmosphere that is the coldest, gets colder as it gets higher, and protects earth from meteors
42.
Psychrometer
a)
instrument used to measure relative humidity (consisting of a wet bulb thermometer and a dry bulb thermometer)
b)
water that falls from the sky to the Earths surface; may take the form of rain, snow, sleet, hail, or freezing rain
c)
A front in which a warm air mass gets caught between two cooler air masses
d)
a scientist who studies atmosphere, weather, and climate
43.
Radar
a)
instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
b)
instrument used to measure relative humidity (consisting of a wet bulb thermometer and a dry bulb thermometer)
c)
water that falls from the sky to the Earths surface; may take the form of rain, snow, sleet, hail, or freezing rain
d)
A front in which a warm air mass gets caught between two cooler air masses
44.
Radiation
a)
Heat moving between objects that are not touching
b)
instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
c)
instrument used to measure relative humidity (consisting of a wet bulb thermometer and a dry bulb thermometer)
d)
water that falls from the sky to the Earths surface; may take the form of rain, snow, sleet, hail, or freezing rain
45.
Rain Gauge
a)
an instrument used to measure the amount of precipitation
b)
Heat moving between objects that are not touching
c)
instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
d)
instrument used to measure relative humidity (consisting of a wet bulb thermometer and a dry bulb thermometer)
46.
Relative Humidity
a)
is a comparison between how much water is already in the air compared with how much water the air is able to hold at a certain temperature
b)
an instrument used to measure the amount of precipitation
c)
Heat moving between objects that are not touching
d)
instrument in which the echo of a pulse of microwave radiation is used to detect and locate distant objects
47.
Runoff
a)
precipitation that falls on land and flows over the surface of the ground
b)
is a comparison between how much water is already in the air compared with how much water the air is able to hold at a certain temperature
c)
an instrument used to measure the amount of precipitation
d)
Heat moving between objects that are not touching
48.
Satellite
a)
any object that orbits around another object in space
b)
precipitation that falls on land and flows over the surface of the ground
c)
is a comparison between how much water is already in the air compared with how much water the air is able to hold at a certain temperature
d)
an instrument used to measure the amount of precipitation
49.
Sea Breezes
a)
A wind that blows from sea to land when the land is warmer than the ocean
b)
any object that orbits around another object in space
c)
precipitation that falls on land and flows over the surface of the ground
d)
is a comparison between how much water is already in the air compared with how much water the air is able to hold at a certain temperature
50.
Stationary Front
a)
A front in which cold air and warm air does not move
b)
A wind that blows from sea to land when the land is warmer than the ocean
c)
any object that orbits around another object in space
d)
precipitation that falls on land and flows over the surface of the ground
51.
Storm Surge
a)
A rapid rise in water level in a coastal area that occurs when a hurricane pushes a huge mass of ocean water, often leading to flooding and widespread destruction
b)
A front in which cold air and warm air does not move
c)
A wind that blows from sea to land when the land is warmer than the ocean
d)
any object that orbits around another object in space
52.
Stratosphere
a)
is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer, gets warmer as it gets higher, and has airplanes fly at its lowest regions
b)
A rapid rise in water level in a coastal area that occurs when a hurricane pushes a huge mass of ocean water, often leading to flooding and widespread destruction
c)
A front in which cold air and warm air does not move
d)
A wind that blows from sea to land when the land is warmer than the ocean
53.
Stratus
a)
...clouds that form in flat layers, covering the sky in a dull grey color
b)
is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer, gets warmer as it gets higher, and has airplanes fly at its lowest regions
c)
A rapid rise in water level in a coastal area that occurs when a hurricane pushes a huge mass of ocean water, often leading to flooding and widespread destruction
d)
A front in which cold air and warm air does not move
54.
The Water Cycle
a)
is the movement of water through the oceans, atmosphere, land, and living things
b)
...clouds that form in flat layers, covering the sky in a dull grey color
c)
is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer, gets warmer as it gets higher, and has airplanes fly at its lowest regions
d)
A rapid rise in water level in a coastal area that occurs when a hurricane pushes a huge mass of ocean water, often leading to flooding and widespread destruction
55.
Thermometer
a)
a thin glass tube with a bulb on one end that contains a liquid that measures air temperature
b)
is the movement of water through the oceans, atmosphere, land, and living things
c)
...clouds that form in flat layers, covering the sky in a dull grey color
d)
is the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer, gets warmer as it gets higher, and has airplanes fly at its lowest regions
56.
Thermosphere
a)
is the outer layer of the atmosphere where gas are extremely limited, gets warmer as it gets higher, and is where Aurora Borealis are formed.
b)
a thin glass tube with a bulb on one end that contains a liquid that measures air temperature
c)
is the movement of water through the oceans, atmosphere, land, and living things
d)
...clouds that form in flat layers, covering the sky in a dull grey color
57.
Trade Winds
a)
Air movements toward the equator. They are warm, steady breezes that blow almost continuously and look as if they are curving west
b)
is the outer layer of the atmosphere where gas are extremely limited, gets warmer as it gets higher, and is where Aurora Borealis are formed.
c)
a thin glass tube with a bulb on one end that contains a liquid that measures air temperature
d)
is the movement of water through the oceans, atmosphere, land, and living things
58.
Transpiration
a)
release of water vapor into the air through the leaves of plants
b)
Air movements toward the equator. They are warm, steady breezes that blow almost continuously and look as if they are curving west
c)
is the outer layer of the atmosphere where gas are extremely limited, gets warmer as it gets higher, and is where Aurora Borealis are formed.
d)
a thin glass tube with a bulb on one end that contains a liquid that measures air temperature
59.
Troposphere
a)
is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the surface, gets colder as it gets higher, and has most weather systems
b)
release of water vapor into the air through the leaves of plants
c)
Air movements toward the equator. They are warm, steady breezes that blow almost continuously and look as if they are curving west
d)
is the outer layer of the atmosphere where gas are extremely limited, gets warmer as it gets higher, and is where Aurora Borealis are formed.
60.
Warm Front
a)
A front in which a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass
b)
is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the surface, gets colder as it gets higher, and has most weather systems
c)
release of water vapor into the air through the leaves of plants
d)
Air movements toward the equator. They are warm, steady breezes that blow almost continuously and look as if they are curving west
61.
Water Vapor
a)
water in the atmosphere that is in the form of a gas
b)
A front in which a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass
c)
is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the surface, gets colder as it gets higher, and has most weather systems
d)
release of water vapor into the air through the leaves of plants
62.
Weather
a)
condition of earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place (constantly changing)
b)
water in the atmosphere that is in the form of a gas
c)
A front in which a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass
d)
is the layer of the atmosphere closest to the surface, gets colder as it gets higher, and has most weather systems
63.
Wind
a)
It is the horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
b)
condition of earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place (constantly changing)
c)
water in the atmosphere that is in the form of a gas
d)
A front in which a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass
64.
Wind Vane
a)
instrument that determines wind direction
b)
It is the horizontal movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
c)
condition of earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place (constantly changing)
d)
water in the atmosphere that is in the form of a gas
65.
Which of the following surfaces would increase in temperature the most rapidly in direct sunlight?
a)
A sheet of ice
b)
The surface of a pond
c)
A pane of glass
d)
An asphalt driveway
66.
BONUS: Besides extreme heat/cold, what is the top cause of weather-related fatalities in the United States?
(Hint: "Turn around, don't drown!")
a)
Flooding
b)
Hurricanes
c)
Lightning
d)
Tornadoes
67.
Both El Nino and La Nina have this in common
a)
Influence birds that migrate over the ocean
b)
Influence rainy / dry weather world wide
c)
The weather at the polar regions
d)
The directions that ships travel in the oceans
68.
The eye of a cyclone is
a)
an area of high pressure
b)
an area of low pressure
c)
an area with high speed winds
d)
none of these
69.
Which of the following are greenhouse gases?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Methane
c)
Water vapor
d)
All answers are correct
70.
What does this symbol represent on a weather map?
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
high pressure system
d)
low pressure system
71.
What is the relative humidity outside if it is cold and dry outside, making lips crack?
a)
50%
b)
18%
c)
72%
d)
100%
72.
The Easterlies, Westerlies, Polar, Tradewinds are all what type of wind?
a)
coriolis winds
b)
local winds
c)
global winds
d)
frontal winds
Reset
