WorksheetsWeather/Water Review
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is weather?
The amount of moisture in the air
The number of clouds in the sky
The speed of the wind
The state of the atmosphere at any particular time.
What are the characteristics of a high-pressure system?
Wind and rain
Humidity and thunder
Extremely hot temperatures
Clear skies and sun
North
West
South
East
What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, hail and tornadoes?
Cumulonimbus
Cumulus
Cirrus
Stratus
Which of the following does NOT affect the weather?
The temperature of the air
The speed of the wind
The types of clouds in the sky
The phase of the moon
Which weather instrument measures rainfall?
Anemometer
Thermometer
Rain gauge
Barometer
The air is dry and fair weather occurs. What pressure system causes this?
Light pressure
Low pressure
High pressure
No pressure
A ___________________ studies weather and predicts upcoming changes in the weather.
meteorologist
astronaut
What is the energy source for the water cycle?
sun
wind
rain
oceans
What are formed when water vapor condenses?
Clouds
Mountains
Transpiration
Valleys
Water in its gas form is called ____________________,
water vapor
precipitation
ice
air
Which of the following is an example of precipitation?
sleet
hail
snow
all of the above
During evaporation water changes from ...
water vapor (gas) to liquid
liquid to water vapor (gas)
water vapor (gas) to solid ice
At what temperature in degrees Celsius does water freeze?
150
0
200
32
The process by which a solid changes to a liquid....
Freezing
Melting
Boiling
The addition of heat to ice cream will cause....
Melting
Freezing
Boiling
