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Weather & Climate

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
_______ affects weather because the further north or south you go from the Equator, the less solar energy (heat).
a)
altitude
b)
latitude
c)
sunlight
d)
atmosphere
2.
______ affects weather and climate because it heats the Earth unevenly.
a)
latitude
b)
altitude
c)
atmosphere
d)
sunlight
3.
______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.
a)
climate
b)
weather
c)
forecast
d)
sunlight
4.
Earth is unevenly heated due to its?
a)
oceans and moon
b)
tilt and shape
c)
gravity and clouds
d)
climate and weather
5.
How hot or cold something is - 
a)
friction
b)
temperature
c)
gravity
6.
What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?
a)
polar, temperate, tropical
b)
tropical, temperate, polar
c)
temperate, polar, tropical
7.
What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?
a)
precipitation and humidity
b)
temperature and air pressure
c)
wind conditions and humidity
d)
temperature and precipitation
8.
Which climate zone do we live in?
a)
Temperate
b)
Tropical
c)
Polar
d)
Savannas
9.

The kinds of data that reflect climate are different from the conditions described in weather data. Which of the following is a description of climate?

a)

Today it is hot and sunny in Phoenix, Arizona.

b)

Summers are usually mild in Lansing, Michigan.

c)

Last week it rained every day in San Antonio, Texas.

d)

Yesterday was cold and windy in Anchorage, Alaska.

10.

If a person is describing the daily changes in temperature and precipitation, they are referring to an area's —

a)

Geology

b)

Climate

c)

Geography

d)

Weather

11.

The average weather conditions of a region--

a)

daily temperature

b)

weather

c)

climate

12.

Precipitation is

a)

rain, sleet, snow or hail.

b)

only rain.

c)

only snow or hail.

13.

Land closer to the equator is

a)

colder.

b)

warmer.

c)

dry.

14.

Climate is the average weather conditions recorded over a span of--

a)

days

b)

weeks

c)

years

15.
Certain gases in the atmosphere trap heat on Earth.What is the name of this phenomenon?
a)
Glacier melting
b)
The greenhouse effect
c)
Cooling period
d)
Global warming
16.
Which storm is likely to cause quick destruction along a narrow path?
a)
Blizzard
b)
Tornado
c)
Hurricane
17.

What factors help to shape weather & climate? Check all that apply.

a)

sun

b)

location

c)

wind

d)

water

e)

mountains

18.

Areas known as the low latitudes experience what type temperatures year round?

a)

cold / cool

b)

mild

c)

warm / hot

19.

Higher elevation results in what type of temperatures

a)

warmer / hotter

b)

cooler / colder

20.

Where are the high latitudes located?

a)

near the north pole and south pole

b)

near the equator

21.

Why are the poles colder than any other area on Earth?

a)

They absorb too much solar radiation.

b)

They reflect too much solar radiation.

c)

They receive the most amount of solar radiation.

d)

They receive the least amount of solar radiation.

22.
The ____ falling from the sky changed from rain to sleet as the temperatures dropped drastically.
a)
climate
b)
weather
c)
rocks
d)
precipitation
23.

A large, swirling, low pressure system that forms over the warm Atlantic ocean. It has winds of at least 120 km/h and loses force/power when it reaches land.

a)

precipitation

b)

blizzard

c)

tornado

d)

hurricane

24.

What happens to most solar radiation when it reaches the surface of the earth?

a)

It reflects back

b)

It's collected in solar panels

c)

It's absorbed by land, water, and plants

d)

It disperses throughout the earth's atmosphere

25.
This climate zone has long hot summers and warm winters. These zones are found near the equator. 
a)
Polar Climate
b)
Temperate Climate
c)
Tropical Climate
d)
Could you turn on the A/C please?
26.

This climate zone has cold winters and hot summers. The seasons vary. These zones are further from the equator and the poles.

a)

Polar Climate

b)

Temperate Climate

c)

Tropical Climate

d)

None of the Above

27.

Global winds over the United States blow in which direction?

a)

East to west

b)

West to east

c)

North to South

d)

South to West

28.

Why do all parts of the Earth not receive the same amount of sunlight?

a)

The Earth is tilted on its axis.

b)

The Earth is closer to sun in the winter.

c)

The moon revolves around the Earth.

d)

The Earth is very far away from the Sun.

29.
The climate is... 
a)
The typical state of the atmosphere over a long period of time. 
b)
The state of the atmosphere at a particular time. 
30.
The weather is...
a)
The typical state of the atmosphere in a long period of time.
b)
The state of the atmosphere at a particular time. 
31.
Which factor does NOT affect temperature: 
a)
Latitude.
b)
Distance from the sea.
c)
Longitude. 
d)
Altitude.
32.

Compared to the base of a mountain, the peak will have...

a)

warmer temperatures and denser air

b)

warmer temperatures and less dense air

c)

colder temperature and denser air

d)

colder temperatures and less dense air

33.

Compared to the windward side of a mountain, the leeward side will be

a)

drier and have less plant life

b)

drier and have more plant life

c)

more humid and have less plant life

d)

more humid and have more plant life

34.
Which statement describes why the Earth has seasons?
a)
Its axis is titled as it revolves around the sun.
b)
The distance changes as it revolves around the sun.
c)
The moon revolves around it.
d)
The sun's axis is tilted.
35.
Blizzards, Heatwaves, High winds are all examples of __________________ events.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
36.

What causes snow to remain on the highest mountain even throughout the summer?

a)

temperature

b)

altitude

c)

air pressure

d)

condensation

37.

It's raining today. This is an example of ________________.

a)

climate

b)

weather

38.
_______ affects weather because the further north or south you go from the Equator, the less solar energy (heat).
a)
altitude
b)
latitude
c)
sunlight
d)
atmosphere
39.
What is the name of the job that tells the weather?
a)
meteorologist
b)
weather man
c)
weather person
40.

The climate and the weather of a region impact the kind of houses people live in and the clothes that the wear. True or False ?

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Equator is

a)

90 ° N Latitude

b)

0 ° Latitude

c)

180 ° N Latitude

d)

90 ° S Latitude

42.

The temperature of a place increases as the

a)

Altitude decreases

b)

Altitude increases

c)

Altitudes makes no difference

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