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ELEMENTS OF WEATHER

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 1hrs 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Air temperature also changes from place to place.

a)

true

b)

false

2.

When the air is heavy, it presses up hard and creates high pressure.

a)

true

b)

false

3.

Warm air can hold a small amount of water vapor so rain does not fall.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

When air contains less water vapor than it can possibly hold, its humidity is low.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

Wind is described by its direction only.

a)

true

b)

falss

6.

Strong wind can lift roofs off buildings, blow down power lines and trees, and cause highway accidents.

a)

true

b)

false

7.

Precipitation is what comes down to Earth from the clouds in the air.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

The sun greatly affects the weather condition.

a)

true

b)

false

9.

Changes in weather are affected by different elements.

a)

true

b)

false

10.

The sun is the major source of heat.

a)

true

b)

false

11.

Long exposure to sun’s heat is safe.

a)

yes

b)

no

12.

If possible, stay at home during extreme heat.

a)

yes

b)

no

13.

Drink plenty of water especially during hot days.

a)

yes

b)

no

14.

It is the measure of the hotness or coldness of the air.

(a)  

15.

Air temperature is usually measured in degrees Celsius (°C)

a)

true

b)

false

16.

The amount of water vapor in the air is called (a)   .

17.

(a)   is what comes down to Earth from the clouds in the air.

18.

The most common forms of precipitation are rain and snow.

a)

true

b)

false

19.

Wind speeds are based on the descriptions of winds in a scale called (a)   .

20.

It describes the extent by which clouds cover the portion of the sky visible from where it is observed.

(a)  

21.

They are the most common clouds and is composed of ice and are thin, wispy clouds blown into long streamers that look like feathers.

a)

Cirrus Clouds

b)

Stratus Clouds

c)

Cumulus Clouds

d)

Nimbus Clouds

22.

They are low-lying clouds that look like fog that does not reach the ground and often cover the entire sky.

a)

Cumulus Clouds

b)

Cirrus Clouds

c)

Nimbus Clouds

d)

Stratus Clouds

23.

They are often called fair-weather clouds, the base of each cloud is flat and the top of each cloud is rounded.

a)

Cumulus Clouds

b)

Cirrus Clouds

c)

Stratus Clouds

d)

Nimbus clouds

24.

It means precipitation is falling from the cloud.

(a)  

25.

These are the “thunderheads” that can be seen on a warm summer day and can bring strong winds, hail, and rain.

(a)  

26.

Stratocumulus clouds have light and dark areas and are not as even in thickness as stratus clouds.

a)

true

b)

false

27.

These are middle clouds except:

a)

altostratus

b)

altocumulus

c)

nimbostratus

d)

Cumulonimbus

28.

Lightning, thunder, heavy rains or tornadoes come from altostratus clouds.

a)

true

b)

false

29.

A cumulonimbus cloud can be as tall as 18 000 meters from the base.

a)

true

b)

false

30.

It is this cloud that causes a halo to appear around the moon or even the sun.

(a)  

31.

The following are the types of clouds except:

a)

cirrus clouds

b)

stratus clouds

c)

cumulus clouds

d)

nimbus clouds

e)

altostratus clouds

32.

They are composed of ice and are thin, wispy clouds blown into long streamers that look like feathers.

(a)  

33.

They are uniform, grayish clouds that often cover the entire sky

(a)  

34.

They are white, puffy clouds that look like pieces of floating cotton.

(a)  

35.

They are the “thunderheads” that can be seen on a warm summer day and can bring strong winds, hail, and rain.

(a)  

36.

These clouds appear before or after a rain.

(a)  

37.

The high clouds include cirrus, cirrostratus and cirrocumulus clouds which are formed from ice crystals instead of water droplets.

a)

true

b)

false

38.

It is a weather instrument that measures wind speed

(a)  

39.

The anemometer spins very fast when the wind is strong and spins very slow when the wind is calm or gentle.

a)

true

b)

false

40.

It is a weather instrument that used to indicate wind direction and it tells from where the wind is blowing.

(a)  

41.

It is an instrument that is used to measure air temperature.

(a)  

42.

It is a weather instrument that is used to measures atmospheric or air pressure.

(a)  

43.

A falling barometer is a sign of dry and sunny conditions, while a falling barometer is a sign of stormy and wet conditions.

a)

true

b)

false

44.

It is an instrument used to measure the humidity or the amount of moisture in the air.

(a)  

45.

It is an instrument used to measures the amount of rainfall over a given period of time.

(a)  

46.

The temperature on high land is (a)   than on low lands.

47.

When warm air rises, (a)   air sinks.

48.

When air moves, (a)   is formed.

49.

Areas of high air pressure have (a)   weather conditions

50.

What makes the sea and ocean water salty?

(a)  

51.

Ground water is not potable.

a)

true

b)

false

52.

Water helps regulate the body temperature. What does this mean?

a)

It helps cool the body.

b)

It makes the body feel warm at times and cool on other times.

53.

It has a weight pressing down on us and everything else on Earth's surface. _____

a)

AIR TEMPERATURE

b)

HUMIDITY

c)

AIR PRESSURE

54.

It is the amount of water vapor.

a)

PRECIPITATION

b)

HUMIDITY

c)

AIR TEMPERATURE

55.

It is the measure of the hotness or coldness of the air.

a)

AIR TEMPERATURE

b)

WIND

c)

PRECIPITATION

56.

Water in seas and oceans rises into the air when heated in the form of gas called _____.

a)

WATER VAPOR

b)

PRECIPITATION

c)

CONDENSATION

d)

EVAPORATION

57.

Humidity is the amount of (a)   in the air.

58.

When air contains less water vapor than it can possibly hold, its humidity is _____.

a)

high

b)

low

59.

Lightning, thunder, heavy rains or tornadoes come from (a)   clouds.

60.

Temperature is usually measured and recorded in degree (a)   .

61.

When the sky is covered with different clouds, the weather is cloudy.

a)

true

b)

false

62.

Weather is the condition of the atmosphere from day to day.

a)

true

b)

false

63.

Without the Sun's heat and light, the Earth would be a lifeless.

a)

true

b)

false

64.

Windy is described as drops of liquid water falling from the sky.

a)

true

b)

false

65.

Cloudy describes weather conditions like thunder, lightning, dark clouds, wind, and pelting rain

a)

true

b)

false

66.

Clouds play an important role in both warming and cooling our planet.

a)

true

b)

false

67.

Windy weather warms our seas, stirs our atmosphere, generates our weather patterns, and gives energy to the growing green plants.

a)

true

b)

false

68.

A change in wind results in a change of weather.

a)

true

b)

false

69.

Weather controls the distribution of rain water on earth.

a)

true

b)

false

70.

Not all living organisms on earth require liquid water to survive.

a)

true

b)

false

71.

L is a center of a low-pressure area or depression. This means the weather is fine.

a)

true

b)

false

72.

Wind around a high pressure are moves counterclockwise.

a)

true

b)

false

73.

H is a center of a high pressure which means the weather is fine.

a)

true

b)

false

74.

Isobars are lines on a weather chart that join points of equal pressure.

a)

true

b)

false

75.

If the weather is warm you would not wear thick clothing because you would feel hot.

a)

true

b)

false

76.

Agriculture, transportation and industry are not affected by weather.

a)

true

b)

false

77.

Rainy days are spent on indoor games like chess and scrabble.

a)

true

b)

false

78.

Heavy rains and floods can slow down traffic.

a)

true

b)

false

79.

PAGASA mean Philippine Astronomical, Geophysical, and Atmospheric Services Administration.

a)

true

b)

false

80.

Weather experts use symbols to describe the weather for the day.

a)

true

b)

false

81.

It is a loud rumbling noise heard due to rapidly heated air expanding.

(a)  

82.

It is sometimes accompanied by thunder and lightning.

(a)  

83.

It occurs when the temperature drops and the water vapor in the cloud cools and forms raindrops.

(a)  

84.

It is a huge mass of water vapor.

(a)  

85.

Clouds are often associated with rain but cloudy days do not equate to rainy days.

a)

true

b)

false

86.

It is the condition of the atmosphere at a given place and time.

(a)  

87.

It is a mature tropical cyclone that can destroy property and lives.

(a)  

88.

Repair leaking roofs and broken windows

a)

before

b)

during

c)

after

89.

If the winds are very strong, stay away from glass windows or doors.

a)

before

b)

during

c)

after

90.

Stay away from dangling electrical wires on the street

a)

before

b)

during

c)

after

91.

Stock up an adequate supply of rice and canned goods

a)

before

b)

during

c)

after

92.

Avoid playing in the flood.

a)

before

b)

during

c)

after

93.

Make necessary repairs in the house

a)

before

b)

during

c)

after

94.

Make sure to keep an eye on gas lamps and lighted candles. It is better to keep them somewhere away from curtains or other materials than can burn easily.

a)

before

b)

during

c)

after

95.

If your family has crops, harvest them immediately.

a)

before

b)

during

c)

after

96.

It is what happens when two blocks of the earth suddenly slip past one another and the resulting ground shaking or by volcanic or magmatic activity, or other sudden stress changes in the earth.

(a)  

97.

It is the location below the earth’s surface where the earthquake starts.

a)

hypocenter

b)

epicenter

98.

It is the location directly above it on the surface of the earth.

a)

hypocente

b)

epicenter

99.

All are the safety procedures in an earthquake except:

a)

DROP down onto your hands and knees before the earthquake knocks you down.

b)

COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) underneath a sturdy table or desk.

c)

HOLD ON to your shelter (or to your head and neck) until the shaking stops.

d)

RUN outside the building.

100.

In electricity – neglect or misuse of wiring can lead to short circuits

a)

true

b)

false

101.

In smoking – carelessly discarded cigarette butts or lit matches are one of the major causes of fire

a)

true

b)

false

102.

Rubbish and waste material can also causes fire through accumulated waste.

a)

true

b)

false

103.

Heating appliances such as portable heaters are not a threat when placed beside combustible furniture or fittings.

a)

true

b)

false

104.

combustible materials including - flammable liquids, glues and solvents are all liable to combust unless stored and used properly

a)

true

b)

false

105.

ALL ARE FIRE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND FIRE SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT:

a)

Do not overload electrical outlets.

b)

Use surge-protected multi-outlet power strips and extension cords when necessary.

c)

Store flammable materials in your room or apartment.

d)

Do not tamper with any fire system equipment such as smoke detectors, pull stations, or fire extinguishers