WorksheetsMr.Acree's Weather Concepts Test Review Game
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 21mins
Which best describes the cause of day-to-day weather changes?
the rotation of Earth
the size of Earth
moving air masses
action of the winds
Students report that the sky in their area has mostly cirrus clouds. What are most likely the weather conditions in the area?
rainy
cold
windy
fair
Which best describes a hurricane?
a low-pressure weather system
a high-pressure weather system
a cold front
a stationary front
Which instrument is best used to predict weather changes?
a hygrometer
an anemometer
a thermometer
a barometer
Mrs.Harley 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?
clear and sunny
cold and stormy
cloudy and rainy
warm and stormy
Theodore lives in the southern hemisphere. What season does he most likely
experience in August?
spring
summer
winter
autumn
Which best describes why winds at the beach change direction between
day and night?
because the temperatures over land and over water change
because warm air over land sinks and stays in place over land
because cool air rises and is replaced by warm air from the ocean
because cool air sinks and stays in place over land
What happens to the temperature when a warm air mass replaces a cold
air mass?
Temperature rises.
Temperature drops.
Temperature stays the same.
Temperature will drop; then rise.
Which characteristics of weather are most important in the formation of
cloud cover?
proper wind speeds, presence of other clouds, change in rainfall
proper amount of water vapor, presence of runoff, proper wind speeds
proper amount of runoff, presence of other clouds, proper temperature
proper temperature, proper amount of water vapor, change in air
pressure
Which type of cloud is associated with days of light, continual rain?
cirrus
stratus
cumulus
cumulonimbus
What type of front is most often associated with stormy weather?
a cold front
a warm front
a stationary front
an occluded front
Which best describes a characteristic of the jet stream?
It forms a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass.
It creates the high winds around the eye of a hurricane.
It forces the hot air along the equator to rise to areas in North
America.
It causes high pressure air masses to rotate clockwise.
Which best describes the Gulf Stream?
A. an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes
warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States
B. an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and
causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States
C. an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and
causes warm water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
D. an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes
cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
Which is an effect of La Niña on North Carolina’s summer weather?
A. decreased winds
B. decreased rainfall
C. increased humidity
D. increased temperature
Which weather pattern is occurring when the Pacific Ocean at the equator
is warmer than normal?
A. El Niño, which brings less rain and lower temperatures
B. El Niño, which brings more rain and higher temperatures
C. La Niña, which brings more rain and lower temperatures
D. La Niña, which brings more rain and higher temperatures
In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow? ____ to ____
(a)
What form of precipitation, in which ice crystals freeze over and over,
frequently occurs during thunderstorms?
hail
snow
sleet
heavy rain
True or False, is this a Stratus Cloud?
True
False
During recess, Max observed mostly cirrus clouds in the sky. Which
describes the weather conditions he can most likely expect to see for the
next two hours?
fair
rainy
snowy
windy
Which conditions are needed for a hurricane to form?
warm, dry air rising over warm areas on the land
warm, dry air rising over warm areas in the ocean
warm, moist air rising over warm areas in the ocean
warm, moist air rising over warm areas in the ocean
Which is an effect of La Niña on North Carolina’s summer weather?
A. decreased winds
B. decreased rainfall
C. increased humidity
D. increased temperature
The flow of air from land to a body of water is called:
Sea Breeze
Land Breeze
Global Winds
Jet Streams
Which is the best explanation for how air masses move across the United States
The prevailing westerlies move air masses from west to east across the United States but may be deflected by the jet stream.
B The trade winds move air masses from west to east across the United States.
C The jet stream moves air masses from the Pacific Ocean across the United States.
D The warm air of the Gulf Stream causes air masses to move from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
What will most likely result when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina?
North Carolina will experience tropical weather conditions.
North Carolina will experience hot, dry weather
North Carolina will experience mild weather.
North Carolina will experience cold weather.
What is the cause of rising surface temperatures of the Pacific Ocean, drought in the western United States, and flooding on the Pacific coast of South America?
the Gulf Stream
the jet stream
La Niña
El Niño
What type of cloud is this?
Cirrus
Stratus
Cumulus
Cumulonimbus
How do you feel about the test tomorrow after completing this self-paced review Quizziz?
I am a little worried
I did not do the greatest on this Quizziz, however I now know what I need to study to be prepared.
I felt pretty good, however I know what areas to improve upon for tomorrow.
I FELT AWESOME! I ROCKED IT
