WorksheetsWeather 2
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 20mins
During which type of storm is it suggested that you board up the windows in your
home and move further inland if you live near the coast?
blizzard
hurricane
thunderstorm
tornado
Which clouds are best described as high, thin wispy clouds, formed mostly of ice crystals, and most often associated with fair weather?
cirrus
cumulus
nimbus
stratus
hail
rain
sleet
snow
Which statement best describes how a cloud is formed?
The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, warms, and condenses.
The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, cools, and condenses.
The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, warms, and evaporates.
The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, cools, and evaporates.
Olga got out of bed to get ready for school. When she looked out her window, she saw that it was a gray, cloudy day, and a light rain was falling. What type of cloud will Olga probably see in the sky?
cirrostratus
cirrus
cumulus
stratus
In a forecast, a meteorologist indicates that there is a southwest wind approaching the viewing area. What does this mean?
The wind is blowing from the northeast to the southwest.
The wind is blowing from the southwest to the northeast.
There is wind blowing from the north and wind blowing from the east.
There is wind blowing to the south and wind blowing to the west.
heavy rain followed by foggy skies
light drizzle followed by dry and fair weather
strong thunderstorms followed by light drizzle
fair weather followed by rain and thunderstorms
During which stage of the water cycle does a liquid change to a gas?
condensation
evaporation
precipitation
run-off
What type of weather conditions will most likely occur in a high pressure area?
heavy snowstorms
heavy thunderstorms
mostly cloudy skies
clear, sunny skies
Which instrument measures the air temperature?
Jan 1
Mar 1
Aug 1
Nov 1
Brandon looks up and sees the sky is covered in cirrus clouds. What does this indicate about the weather?
The weather is warm.
A thunderstorm will happen soon.
It will rain today.
A change in weather is coming.
Area A
Area B
Area C
all of the areas
What type of weather is usually associated with cumulonimbus clouds?
sunny, clear weather
thunderstorms
snowstorms
drizzling, cold rains
When the barometric pressure falls rapidly, what is it most likely indicating?
approaching storm conditions
clearing skies
decreasing humidity
increasing temperatures
Which would meteorologists most likely use in their job?
electronic scales
microscope
thermometer
telescope
anemometer
barometer
rain gauge
wind vane
A student observes a low-lying layer of clouds on a winter morning. What is the correct cloud classification for the student’s observation?
cirrus
cumulus
nimbus
stratus
A student makes several observations about clouds viewed during the day and records them in a chart.
1. The clouds appear to have low altitude.
2. The clouds resemble white, fluffy cotton.
3. The clouds are thick.
Based on the student's observations, what is the one cloud type and the one likely weather condition that will happen?
cirrus
cumulus
fair weather
rainy weather
stormy weather
A student notices that the readings of a barometer are dropping. What does the drop in the readings suggest about the likely future weather conditions?
sunny skies
storm
drizzle
clearing skies
Makayla looked at the sky and observed a layer of low-lying clouds and decided to grab her raincoat and umbrella before she left for school. Which type of cloud did Makayla most likely see this morning?
cirrocumulus
cirrus
cumulus
stratus
A gardener wants to burn a pile of leaves. Local laws do not allow the burning of leaves if the wind is blowing over 6 mph. Which weather instrument will help the gardener determine if the wind is blowing less than 6 mph?
anemometer
barometer
hygrometer
thermometer
thunderstorm
sunny
snow
sleet
thunderstorms
fair weather
dry weather
drizzling
an increase in temperature
the direction of the wind
the amount of rainfall in a day
a decrease in atmospheric pressure
