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Weather and Climate

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The condition of the atmosphere, such as temperature, cloud cover, wind speed and rainfall
a)
climate
b)
weather
c)
trend
d)
season
2.
Several months during the year that have similar temperatures 
a)
Season
b)
climate
c)
weather
d)
Summer
3.
Rain, snow sleet, or hail that falls from the clouds in the sky
a)
humidity
b)
liquid
c)
precipitation
d)
weather
4.
Average weather conditions of a region year after year
a)
weather
b)
season
c)
cold front
d)
climate
5.
Earth is unevenly heated due to its?
a)
oceans and moon
b)
tilt and shape
c)
gravity and clouds
d)
climate and weather
6.
How hot or cold something is - 
a)
friction
b)
temperature
c)
gravity
7.

Land closer to the equator is

a)

colder.

b)

warmer.

c)

dry.

8.

Which of the following best describes weather?

a)

day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

b)

long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

9.

Which of the following best describes climate?

a)

day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

b)

long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

10.

Why do coastal regions have warmer winters and cooler summers that regions inland?

a)

There is more direct sunlight near the coast.

b)

Mountain ranges usually form along coasts.

c)

The motion of the waves creates wind.

d)

Oceans warm up and cool down slowly

11.

In a convection current, ____________ air rises and ___________ air sinks.

a)

warm;cool

b)

cool;warm

c)

more dense;less dense

12.

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

13.
Which is the warmest climate zone?
a)
Arctic Zone
b)
Temperate Zone
c)
Tropical Zone
d)
Intermediate Zone
14.
Most water vapor in the atmosphere comes from 
a)
evaporation from oceans.
b)
evaporation from soil.
c)
transpiration from plants.
d)
the burning of fossil fuels. 
15.

As the elevation increases the temperature

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

stays the same

d)

none of the above

16.

Opposite Hemispheres (Northern and Southern) have opposite seasons.

a)

True

b)

False

17.

This climate zone is the coldest.

a)

Tropic

b)

Temperate

c)

Polar

18.

2.      What happens to the temperature of the air when latitude increases?

a)

a. It remains the same

b)

b. Increases

c)

c. Decreases

d)

d. Varies

19.

The area that receives the most direct rays of the Sun (equator, 0°) will have the LOWEST yearly temperatures.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Areas close to the sea have cooler summers and milder winters.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Fill in the blank: The higher the altitude, the ______ the temperature.

a)

warmer

b)

colder

22.

The area that receives the least direct rays of the sun (poles, 90°) will have the lowest yearly temperatures.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Describe the climate for the polar zone.

a)

Very cold

b)

Very hot

c)

Different seasons (hot, cold, warm, cool)

24.

The two primary factors describing climate are:

a)

Temperature and wind speed

b)

Precipitation and rainfall

c)

Temperature and humidity

d)

Temperature and precipitation

25.

What are four factors that affect climate?

a)

latitude

b)

proximity (closeness) to large body of water

c)

earthquakes

d)

ocean currents

e)

elevation

26.

Describe the climate for the tropical zone.

a)

Very cold

b)

Very hot

c)

Different seasons (hot, cold, warm, cool)

27.

Which of the following area receive direct sunlight

a)

Tropic of Cancer

b)

Artic circle

c)

Equator

28.
What is the height of an area above sea level?
a)
elevation
b)
topography
c)
latitude
d)
longitude
29.

Winds blowing In Sahara Desert are______

a)

Hot

b)

cold

c)

Humid

30.
Which BEST describes why latitudes closest to the equator have warmer climates?
a)
they are at lower elevations
b)
they receive more solar energy
c)
they are nearer to ocean currents
d)
they get more winds that carry energy in the form of heat