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Weather and Climate

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 38mins

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1.

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 —

a)

Tornado

b)

Hurricane

c)

Blizzard

d)

Sandstorm

2.

Which of these is a conclusion rather than an observation?

a)

This bear lives in a cold climate.

b)

This bear has big teeth

c)

This bear has black claws

d)

This bear has small ears and eyes.

3.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a temperate forest?

a)

trees hold onto their leaves during winter

b)

there are low amounts of rainfall

c)

trees lose their leaves for the winter

d)

it has a very hot and dry climate

4.

What would probably happen if all evaporation of water stopped?

a)

there would be a build up of clouds

b)

there would be increased runoff

c)

there would be no more precipitation

d)

there would be no lake

5.

Base your answer to the next question on the Water Cycle diagram below.

What is happening in box A

a)

water is evaporating

b)

water is condensing

c)

water is freezing

d)

water is precipitating

6.

What is the role of the Sun in the water cycle?

a)

the Sun heats the water

b)

the Sun cools the water

c)

the Sun destroys the water

d)

the Sun dissolves into the water

7.

All of the following may affect our weather except:

a)

temperature

b)

the sun

c)

wind

d)

meteorologists

8.

The Earth has varied winds, rain and weather conditions because of

a)

the sun

b)

night air

c)

temperature

d)

clouds

9.

As water vapor rises into the sky it is cooled and forms into a cloud. What is this called?

a)

transpiration

b)

evaporation

c)

condensation

d)

collection

10.

What do the words below describe?

water, vapor, gas

a)

ocean current

b)

temperature

c)

earthquake

d)

humidity

11.

Where is most of earth's water found

a)

lakes and rivers

b)

atmosphere

c)

ponds

d)

oceans

12.

The hydrosphere is mostly

a)

solid rock

b)

liquid water

c)

gaseous air

d)

molten rock

13.

What explains the different seasons on Earth?

a)

the Earth rotating on its axis

b)

the Earth revolving around the sun

c)

the sun rotates around the Earth

d)

the sun revolves around the galaxy

14.

During what season do green leaves change to yellow, orange, and red?

a)

Summer

b)

Spring

c)

Fall

d)

Winter

15.

During a thunderstorm, you see the lightning before you hear thunder. This is because —

a)

light has a greater mass than sound

b)

sound has longer wavelengths than light

c)

light travels faster than sound

d)

sound and light travel at the same speed

16.

A long period of time without rain is called

a)

temperate

b)

cyclonic

c)

a drought

d)

a tornado

17.

Water vapor that condenses on cool surfaces is

a)

dew

b)

rain

c)

snow

d)

sleet

18.

Where are tropical rain forests mainly located?

a)

northern hemisphere

b)

southern hemisphere

c)

equator

d)

none of the above

19.

An animal that has thick fur, webbed feet, and blubber would probably live in the

a)

Arctic Ocean

b)

Amazon rain Forest

c)

Intracoastal Waterway, Florida

d)

Mojave Desert, California.