WorksheetsWeather Unit Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which has the greatest effect on wind speed?
precipitation
cloud cover
wind direction
air pressure
Why do Earth’s seasons come with regular changes in temperature?
As Earth tilts, it receives different amounts of sunlight.
The sun releases different amounts of energy at different times
Clouds that block sunlight travel across Earth based on a yearly pattern.
Earth’s oceans carry heat to different parts of the planet in a yearlong process.
Which is true about the temperature on a mountain?
At higher elevations, the temperature is lower due to lower air pressure.
At higher elevations, the temperature is lower due to higher air pressure.
At higher elevations, the temperature is higher due to lower air pressure.
At higher elevations, the temperature is higher due to higher air pressure.
Which is most likely to cause cloudy skies to clear and temperatures to drop?
a decrease in precipitation
an increase in precipitation
the passing of a cold front
the passing of a warm front
The diagram shows a sea breeze.
Which would most likely cause the wind to change direction?
adding more trees to the beach
removing the trees from the beach
making the land cooler than the water
making the land warmer than the water
Which best explains why there is wind in Earth's atmosphere?
the evaporation of water
the uneven heating of Earth
the movement of birds and planes
the pull of the ocean currents and tides
How do sea breezes affect weather?
they bring warm air from land to the ocean
they bring warm air from the ocean to land
they bring cool air from land to the ocean
they bring cool air from ocean to land
Which of the following would most likely mean stormy weather is coming?
Air pressure will increase and clouds will increase.
Air pressure will decrease and clouds will increase.
Air pressure will increase and clouds will decrease.
Air pressure will decrease and clouds will decrease.
It is snowing in Terrytown. A high pressure system is moving toward the area bringing with it low humidity. What can the people of Terrytown expect to happen?
It will continue to snow.
It will stop snowing shortly.
Snow will change to rain shortly.
Snow will change to hail shortly.
A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.
Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.
Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.
Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps
What is the relationship between a barometer reading and the weather?
A rise in barometer readings indicates stormy weather.
A drop in barometer readings indicates stormy weather.
A drop in barometer readings indicates cold weather.
A rise in barometer readings indicates warm weather.
Which is a weather instrument used to measure air pressure?
barometer
wind vane
thermometer
The forecast for the day is predicting overcast skies, but a low chance for precipitation. Which type of clouds would you most likely see in the sky?
cirrus
stratus
cumulus
cumulonimbus
The weather forecast predicts high pressure, low humidity, and a temperature of 80°F. How should Susie dress for the day?
coat, pants, and sunglasses
coat, pants, and an umbrella
T-shirt, shorts, and sunglasses
T-shirt, shorts, and an umbrella
How do meteorologists best predict precipitation amounts over time?
by tracking hurricanes
by tracking tornadoes
by using wind speeds and weather forecasts
by using technology and knowledge of weather patterns
What type of front is most often associated with stormy weather?
a cold front
a warm front
a stationary front
an occluded front
On a cold, cloudy day, the local weather forecaster predicts that a highpressure system will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will this system most likely bring to the area?
stormy
sunny
snowy
hot
Which best describes how the direction of wind can be predicted?
Wind blows from areas of high pressure to areas of high pressure.
Wind blows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.
Wind blows from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.
The weather forecast indicates that a warm front will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which type of weather will most likely result?
clear skies and cold temperatures
clear skies and hot temperatures
cloudy skies and rainy weather
heavy snow and ice
Why is it important to recognize cumulus clouds?
They indicate precipitation.
They indicate a change in climate.
They indicate falling temperatures.
They indicate increasing temperatures.
Which best describes how the Gulf of Mexico can affect the weather in North Carolina?
It can produce high pressure systems of air that travel into North Carolina.
It can create a jet stream that causes warm air to move into North Carolina.
It can bring cold air to the coast of North Carolina and cause ocean waters to be cold.
It can cause air masses over the Gulf to become warm and humid and move into North Carolina.
How does a large body of water usually affect weather conditions on nearby land?
It causes the weather to be dryer in the winter.
It causes the weather to be colder in the winter.
It causes the weather to be warmer in the winter.
It causes the weather to be less severe in the winter.
A storm system moves from the west to the east over the southern United States. Which global pattern most likely causes the storm system to move from west to east?
the jet stream
the Gulf Stream
the trade winds
the polar easterlies
Which weather pattern is occurring when the Pacific Ocean at the equator is warmer than normal?
El Niño, which brings less rain and lower temperatures
El Niño, which brings more rain and higher temperatures
La Niña, which brings more rain and lower temperatures
La Niña, which brings more rain and higher temperatures
Which winds are responsible for moving weather systems across the United States?
easterlies
westerlies
northerlies
tropical
What will most likely result when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina?
North Carolina will experience tropical weather conditions.
North Carolina will experience hot, dry weather.
North Carolina will experience mild weather.
North Carolina will experience cold weather.
Which best describes a characteristic of the jet stream?
It forms a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass.
It creates the high winds around the eye of a hurricane.
It forces the hot air along the equator to rise to areas in North America.
It causes high pressure air masses to rotate clockwise.
The jet stream is moving a cold front into the area. How will this most likely affect local weather conditions?
The wind speed will decrease.
The wind speed will increase.
The chance of precipitation will decrease.
The chance of precipitation will increase.
Which is the best explanation for how air masses move across the United States?
The prevailing westerlies move air masses from west to east across the United States but may be deflected by the jet stream.
The trade winds move air masses from west to east across the United States.
The jet stream moves air masses from the Pacific Ocean across the United States.
The warm air of the Gulf Stream causes air masses to move from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
Why would residents along the coast of North Carolina most likely be concerned about a strong La Niña event in August?
La Niña returns every 2–7 years.
La Niña can mean an active hurricane season.
La Niña can mean a decrease in winter precipitation.
La Niña is associated with very warm ocean temperatures.
