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WorksheetsWeather and Climate
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 38mins
Certain storms form over water near the equator, usually between the months of June and November. Warm, moist air rises quickly over the ocean, causing a strong, whirling storm with high winds and heavy rains. This type of storm is known as a —
Tornado
Hurricane
Blizzard
Sandstorm
Which of these is a conclusion rather than an observation?
This bear lives in a cold climate.
This bear has big teeth
This bear has black claws
This bear has small ears and eyes.
Which of the following is a characteristic of a temperate forest?
trees hold onto their leaves during winter
there are low amounts of rainfall
trees lose their leaves for the winter
it has a very hot and dry climate
What would probably happen if all evaporation of water stopped?
there would be a build up of clouds
there would be increased runoff
there would be no more precipitation
there would be no lake
Base your answer to the next question on the Water Cycle diagram below.
What is happening in box A
water is evaporating
water is condensing
water is freezing
water is precipitating
What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?
the Sun heats the water
the Sun cools the water
the Sun destroys the water
the Sun dissolves into the water
All of the following may affect our weather except:
temperature
the sun
wind
meteorologists
The Earth has varied winds, rain and weather conditions because of
the sun
night air
temperature
clouds
As water vapor rises into the sky it is cooled and forms into a cloud. What is this called?
transpiration
evaporation
condensation
collection
What do the words below describe?
water, vapor, gas
ocean current
temperature
earthquake
humidity
Where is most of earth's water found
lakes and rivers
atmosphere
ponds
oceans
The hydrosphere is mostly
solid rock
liquid water
gaseous air
molten rock
What explains the different seasons on Earth?
the Earth rotating on its axis
the Earth revolving around the sun
the sun rotates around the Earth
the sun revolves around the galaxy
During what season do green leaves change to yellow, orange, and red?
Summer
Spring
Fall
Winter
During a thunderstorm, you see the lightning before you hear thunder. This is because —
light has a greater mass than sound
sound has longer wavelengths than light
light travels faster than sound
sound and light travel at the same speed
A long period of time without rain is called
temperate
cyclonic
a drought
a tornado
Water vapor that condenses on cool surfaces is
dew
rain
snow
sleet
Where are tropical rain forests mainly located?
northern hemisphere
southern hemisphere
equator
none of the above
An animal that has thick fur, webbed feet, and blubber would probably live in the
Arctic Ocean
Amazon rain Forest
Intracoastal Waterway, Florida
Mojave Desert, California.
