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All Weather Lessons 1

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

a)

clear skies

b)

a hurricane

c)

a thunderstorm

d)

several snowy days

2.

Which city is most likely to experience precipitation?

a)

A. City W

b)

B. City X

c)

C. City Y

d)

D. City Z

3.

A cold front will move through Raleigh late Wednesday afternoon. Which type of weather conditions will Raleigh most likely experience during that time?

a)

A. cooler temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and warm temperatures on Thursday

b)

B. warmer temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

c)

C. warmer temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

d)

D. cooler temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and warmer temperatures on Thursday

4.

Chris noticed a high-pressure system in the weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Which type of weather conditions are most likely for those two days?

a)

A. clear and sunny

b)

B. cold and stormy

c)

C. cloudy and rainy

d)

D. warm and stormy

5.

On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

a)

A. clear skies

b)

B. low winds

c)

C. freezing rain

d)

D. thunderstorms

6.

What type of weather conditions will most likely occur if a thunderstorm is approaching an area?

a)

A. a decrease in wind speed and temperature

b)

B. an increase in wind speed and precipitation

c)

C. an increase in wind speed and a decrease in precipitation

d)

D. A decrease in wind speed and an increase in air pressure

7.

Which best describes the effect on weather in an area if low clouds cover the sky during the daytime?

a)

A. cooler temperatures

b)

B. warmer temperatures

c)

C. decreased precipitation

d)

D. increased driving visibility

8.

In the winter, the air pressure has been decreasing over several days. Which weather will most likely occur?

a)

A. clear skies and hot temperatures

b)

B. clear skies and cold temperatures

c)

C. cloudy skies and heavy snowstorms

d)

D. cloudy skies and strong thunderstorms

9.

On a cold winter day with temperatures below 32°F, the local meteorologist records falling air pressure. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

a)

A. rain

b)

B. clear skies

c)

C. a snowstorm

d)

D. a thunderstorm

10.

A high-pressure system will move into the area tomorrow. Which weather will most likely occur?

a)

A. clear skies

b)

B. rain showers

c)

C. a snowstorm

d)

D. a thunderstorm

11.

A cold front is expected to affect the local area over night. Which weather condition will most likely occur?

a)

A. cloudy skies, precipitation, and increased temperatures

b)

B. cloudy skies, precipitation, and decreased temperatures

c)

C. clear skies, no precipitation, and increased temperatures

d)

D. clear skies, no precipitation, and decreased temperatures

12.

The local weather forecaster says a low-pressure system will enter North Carolina. Which type of weather will the low-pressure system most likely bring?

a)

A. cool, dry air

b)

B. storms and high winds

c)

C. low temperatures and sunny skies

d)

D. high temperatures and sunny skies

13.

A cloudy fall day has suddenly become very windy. Which will most likely be the result of the increase in wind?

a)

A. The sky will become clear

b)

B. The sky will become sunny

c)

C. The weather will become rainy

d)

D. The weather will become warmer

14.

Which information is used in a station model?

a)

A. yearly average precipitation

b)

B. daily average barometric pressure

c)

C. number of lightning strikes

d)

D. wind direction in a particular point and time

15.

The maps of Oklahoma show changes in the weather over three days.In what region of Oklahoma is the LEAST change in weather recorded?

a)

A. Northwest

b)

B. Northeast

c)

C. Central

d)

D. Southeast

16.

Which statement about Hawaii refers to its climate?

a)

A. A blizzard occurs on one of Hawaii’s tallest mountain peaks.

b)

B. A high temperature of 37.8°C was recorded earlier today in Hawaii

c)

C. The mountains were shaded by cumulus clouds on a Tuesday afternoon.

d)

D. The coolest months are February and March.

17.

A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?

a)

A. Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.

b)

B. Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.

c)

C. Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.

d)

D. Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.

18.

Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?

a)

A. The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today.

b)

B. The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.

c)

C. The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.

d)

D. The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.

19.

Use the diagram to answer the question that follows.What is the volume of water in this container?

a)

A. 0.5 L

b)

B. 1.0 L

c)

C. 1.5 L

d)

D. 2.0 L

20.

Use the illustration to answer the question that follows.A student needs approximately 250 mL of water for an experiment. Which letter in the illustration BEST represents this estimate?

a)

A.W

b)

B.X

c)

C.Y

d)

D.Z