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WorksheetsWeather Quizizz Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 22mins
Water vapor in the air is known as...
precipitation
temperature
humidity
evaporation
The temperature at which water vapor condenses is the...
relative humidity
humidity
freezing point
dew point
A drop in pressure (falling pressure) indicates what type of weather is ahead?
clear
bad/stormy
no change in weather
What type of severe weather is Panama City experiencing?
clear skies
hurricane
tornado
blizzard
The process in which water gets from the Earth's surface into the air is called
precipitation
condensation
evaporation
run-off
Clouds form in the process of...
precipitation
condensation
evaporation
run-off
Describe the conditions that produce a thunderstorm.
cold air near Earth's surface and an unstable atmosphere
warm, moist air near the Earth's surface and an unstable atmosphere
warm, moist air near Earth's surface
an unstable atmosphere
Determine the conditions which cause lightning to occur.
an electric discharge between two positively charged areas
an electric discharge between a negatively charged and positively charged area
an electric discharge between two negatively charged ares
Decide which of the following statements best describes a hurricane.
a storm that usually lasts only a few minutes
a rotating tropical storm with winds of 120 km/h
a funnel cloud that touches the ground
a thunderstorm formed over cold ocean water
High _____ cause water to evaporate more quickly.
clouds
temperature
vapor
Rain, snow, sleet, and hail are all forms of _____.
precipitation
evaporation
condensation
When water vapor changes to a liquid water in a cloud it is called _____.
collection
evaporation
condensation
High Humidity and low air pressure produce _____.
fair weather
rain
sunny and cool
Warm ocean currents move from the _____.
poles
equator
Jet streams are _____.
slow moving air currents
fast moving air currents
What is the primary source driving all weather currents?
the wind
Earth's tilt
the Sun
Earth's rotation
From where do cooler air and ocean currents start?
near the Equator
near the Poles
near Rainforests
near the 30o N and S latitudes
In a convection current, what type of air/water rises?
Cold, Dense Air
Warm, Dense Air
Cold, Less Dense Air
Warm, Less Dense Air
In a convection current, what type of air/water sinks?
Cold, Dense Air
Warm, Dense Air
Cold, Less Dense Air
Warm, Less Dense Air
High Pressure produces what type of weather?
Cooler Weather
Clear Skies & Sunshine
Warmer Weather
Cloudy, Stormy Weather
Low Pressure produces what type of weather?
Cooler Weather
Clear Skies & Sunshine
Warmer Weather
Cloudy, Stormy Weather
What type of weather should be expected with this weather front?
dry weather
constant temperatures
thunderstorms followed by colder temperatures
drizzle followed by warmer temperatures
What type of weather should be expected with this weather front?
dry weather
constant temperatures
thunderstorms followed by colder temperatures
drizzle followed by warmer temperatures
Which of the following describes a strong, violent tropical storm?
Cyclone
Typhoon
Hurricane
All of the above
What weather would you expect in Mississippi on this day?
Cool and Wet
Cool and Dry
Warm and Wet
Warm and Dry
What does the word precipitation mean?
a time of no rainfall
when water changes from a liquid to a gas
water that falls from the sky
increase in Earth’s temperature
What is the atmosphere?
an expert on weather
the air that surrounds a planet, such as Earth
tiny drops of water that forms on cool surfaces
water that falls from the sky
What does the word temperature mean?
increase in Earth’s temperature
A measure of how hot something is.
device that collects and measures rain
means tornadoes are possible and you should be prepared
What does the word temperature mean?
increase in Earth’s temperature
A measure of how hot something is.
device that collects and measures rain
means tornadoes are possible and you should be prepared
What is a meteorologist?
a scientist who studies weather
a time of no rainfall
a prediction of future weather
means tornadoes are possible and you should be prepared
What is a rain gauge?
a thick cloud close to Earth’s surface
means a tornado has been seen you should take shelter now
device that measures precipitation
tiny drops of water that forms on cool surfaces
