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Weather Predictions

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which best describes the type of weather associated with low air pressure?

a)

clear and dry

b)

sunny and cold

c)

sunny with high winds

d)

cloudy with precipitation

2.

Which best describes why winds at the beach change direction between day and night?

a)

because the temperatures over land and over water change

b)

because warm air over land sinks and stays in place over land

c)

because cool air rises and is replaced by warm air from the ocean

d)

because cool air sinks and stays in place over land

3.

Which most affects the temperature of an area?

a)

latitude

b)

humidity

c)

vegetation

d)

precipitation

4.

Which has the greatest effect on wind speed?

a)

precipitation

b)

cloud cover

c)

wind direction

d)

air pressure

5.

A cold front will move through Raleigh late Wednesday afternoon. Which type of weather conditions will Raleigh most likely experience during that time?

a)

cooler temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and warm temperatures on Thursday

b)

warmer temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

c)

warmer temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

d)

cooler temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and warmer temperatures on Thursday

6.

On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

a)

clear skies

b)

a hurricane

c)

a thunderstorm

d)

several snowy days

7.

This chart shows the current weather data for four cities. Which city is most likely to experience precipitation?

a)

City W

b)

City X

c)

City Y

d)

City Z

8.

Chris noticed a high-pressure system in the weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Which type of weather conditions are most likely for those two days?

a)

clear and sunny

b)

cold and stormy

c)

cloudy and rainy

d)

warm and stormy

9.

What type of weather conditions will most likely occur if a thunderstorm is approaching an area?

a)

a decrease in wind speed and temperature

b)

an increase in wind speed and precipitation

c)

an increase in wind speed and a decrease in precipitation

d)

A decrease in wind speed and an increase in air pressure

10.

Which best describes the effect on weather in an area if low clouds cover the sky during the daytime?

a)

cooler temperatures

b)

warmer temperatures

c)

decreased precipitation

d)

increased driving visibility

11.

On a cold winter day with temperatures below 32°F, the local meteorologist records falling air pressure. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

a)

rain

b)

Clear Skies

c)

A Snowstorm

d)

A Thunder Storm

12.

In the winter, the air pressure has been decreasing over several days. Which weather will most likely occur?

a)

clear skies and hot temperatures

b)

clear skies and cold temperatures

c)

cloudy skies and heavy snowstorms

d)

cloudy skies and strong thunderstorms