WorksheetsWeather Review for Test
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 37mins
there are few clouds because the air in moving downward
there are few clouds because the air is moving upward
Tells you how much rain fell
Measures wind speed
Measures the amount of clouds in the sky.
It measure the amount of pressure in the air.
What kind of pressure predicts clear weather? (Happy Day! No Clouds)
high pressure
low pressure
Which of the following is a liquid form of precipitation?
snow
rain
sleet
hail
Snow forms when the temperature is below freezing temperature ( less than 32 degrees F).
True
False
As altitude increases, air pressure _______ (THINK: How does the air weight change as you go UP a mountain?)
increases
decreases
stays the same
Clouds are made up of _______ & ________
Smoke
Water vapor
Ash
Ice crystals
What type of cloud is MOST associated with thunderstorms?
cumulus
cirrus
cumulonimbus
stratus
What is this instrument?
Thermometer
Barometer
Anemometer
wind vane
What is this instrument? It tells us which direction the wind is blowing.
Thermometer
Barometer
Anemometer
wind vane
Rain Gauge and the amount of water that is in the air
Rain Gauge and the amount of rain that has fallen
Hygrometer and the amount of water that is in the air
Which of the following is an example of a cloud that is tall like a Mountain
nimbostratus cloud
cumulonimbus cloud
cirrus cloud
stratus cloud
what type of cloud is shown? (nice weather - looks like Cute Cotton Balls)
cumulus
cirrus
stratus
what type of cloud is shown? It stretches across the entire sky and is gray in color.
cumulus
cirrus
stratus
What type of cloud is fog an example of? (It stretches across the entire sky and is low)
Cumulonimbus
Stratus
Cirrus
Cumulus
What step of the water cycle does this picture show?
Condensation
Runoff
Precipitation
Evaporation
What change occurs in Point B on the graph?
Liquid Changes to a Gas
Gas changes to a Liquid
Liquid changes to a Solid
Solid changes to a liquid
What change occurs in Point A on the graph?
Liquid Changes to a Gas
Gas changes to a Liquid
Liquid changes to a Solid
Solid changes to a liquid
Here is a model of the Water Cycle! Which part of this model represents Cloud formation?
Tiny drops of water forming at the top of the bottle
The lamp shining on the bottle of water
Drops of water running down the side of the bottle
Water sitting in the bottom of the bottle
Here is a model of the Water Cycle! Which part of this model represents Precipitation?
Tiny drops of water forming at the top of the bottle
The lamp shining on the bottle of water
Drops of water running down the side of the bottle
Water sitting in the bottom of the bottle
This weather instrument measures the wind's speed
anemometer
barometer
thermometer
A low pressure system means we might have this weather.
Sunny and Clear
Stormy or wet
A high pressure system means we might have this weather.
Sunny and dry
Rain storm
Which weather tool is this and what do scientists measure with it? HINT We use these on the tires of our bikes and cars
Thermometer; Temperature
Hygrometer; Humidity
Wind Vane; Wind Direction
Barometer; Air Pressure
This model shows what the inside of HAIL looks like. Which claim BEST explains why some balls of hail have layers?
Raindrops freeze from the inside out, forming one layer of ice at a time
Each time a ball of hail goes up and down within a thundercloud, a layer of ice is added
According to the weather forecast seen here, which day is it MOST LIKELY to rain?
Sunday
Monday
Thursday
Saturday
# 2 is which type of cloud.
cumulus
cirrus
cumulonimbus
stratus
# 3 is which type of cloud.
cumulus
cirrus
cumulonimbus
stratus
This type of precipitation occurs during a Thunderstorm or Tornados
Hail
Sleet
Snow
Rain
Which climate zone is the coldest zone on Earth?
Tropical
Temperate
Polar
What is the name of this line at 0 degrees latitude? (the red line in the middle of the Earth)
Equator
North Pole
South Pole
Climate is affected by many factors including:
latitude, elevation, and closeness to bodies of water
tides and currents
wind
snow and sleet
What is elevation?
the depth of the ocean
the height of the atmosphere
the depth of a lake
the height above sea level
What are the three main climate zones?
tropical, thermal, polar
tropical, temperate, polar
cold, super hot, blah
polar, tropical, humid
Temperatures in the TEMPERATE ZONES are...
cold all year
always warm
warm in summer and cold in winter
Which is true about the Tropical Climate zone? Choose all that are correct.
Colder temperatures on average
Hotter temperatures on average
Warm in summer and Cold in winter
Never rains
Lots of rain on Average
What climate zone is the green area in the picture? They receive the most rainfall and is a hotter temperature on average.
Polar zone
Temperate zone
Tropical zone
What climate zone is the white area in the picture?
Polar zone
Temperate zone
Tropical zone
Which climate zone is colored GREEN on the model? This zone gets normal temperatures and rainfall. Not too hot. Not too cold. They get 4 seasons a year (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter)
Tropical
Polar
Temperate
What is climate?
What's happening in our atmosphere at a specific time and place
The average amount of rain and average temperature over many years.
What the condition is outside on a specific day or specific time
The average conditions outside over a long period of time
Which statement is true about Elevation and Temperature?
LOWER elevation = COLDER temperatures
HIGHER elevation = COLDER temperatures
HIGHER elevations = WARMER temperatures
How does the climate change as you go farther away from the Equator (the middle of the Earth)
The climate gets warmer
The climate gets colder
Which is true about the Polar Climate zone? Choose all that are correct.
Colder temperatures on average
Hotter temperatures on average
Warm in summer and Cold in winter
Very little precipitation
Lots of Snow on average
Which is true about the Temperature Climate zone? Choose all that are correct.
Extremely cold temperatures on average
Extremely Hot temperatures on average
Warm temperature in summer and colder temperatures in winter
Can rain if its warm enough + can snow if its cold enough
Has 4 distinct seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter)
Describe the daily weather in a DESERT. Choose all that are correct
Lots of Rain
Very little Rain
Lots of Snow
Very Hot in the day and Very cold at night
Which is true about the climate and weather near a Mountain?
Temperate gets colder the higher in altitude
Extremely Hot and humid
Can snow at the top of the mountain because its colder
Very little snow or rain
