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Science Exam

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What instrument do meteorologists use to measure wind speed?

(a)  

2.

What is the Coriolis Effect?

a)

The effect of the moon's gravity on the Earth's ocean

b)

Curved path of global winds due to earths rotation

c)

The effect of the sun's gravity on the Earth's atmosphere

3.

What would happen to Florida’s weather if a jet stream dipped down?

(a)  

4.

...causes global winds to move in a curved path.

(a)  

5.

Sonjena is at the beach and notices a shift in the waves. What causes this shift?

a)

Change of deep water currents

b)

Salt levels in one area change

c)

Heating and cooling of water and land

d)

Wind flow changes direction from land to water

6.

Sea Breeze

a)

b)

7.

Land Breeze

a)

b)

8.

What is the main driving force that causes Land and Sea Breezes?

a)

Pressure differences in the atmosphere

b)

heating and cooling of land and water

c)

the rotation of earth

d)

The movement of air masses

9.

A jet stream can have extremely powerful effect of the weather. Name 3 ways jet streams can effect weather in the US.

a)

1. Cause warmer temps 2. Cause precipitation 3. Cause cooler temperatures

b)
  1. 1. Causes cooler temperatures 2. Cause convection 3. Cause warmer temps

c)

1. Causes deep water currents 2. Makes colder temperatures in the South 3. Brings warmer temperatures in the North

10.

What are the different percentages of Energy that are absorbed or reflected?

a)

55 is absorbed by land and water, 5% refected, 15% absorbed by atmosphere, 25% reflected by clouds

b)

75% is absorbed by land and water, 5% reflected, 10% absorbed by atmosphere, 10% reflected by cloud

c)

48% is absorbed by land and water, 6% reflected, 25% absorbed by atmosphere, 21% reflected by clouds

d)

50% is absorbed by land and water, 5% reflected, 20% absorbed by atmosphere, 25% reflected by clouds

11.

...is the type of heat transfer from the sun to the earth.

(a)  

12.

What happens

when the ozone is damaged?

a)

Fewer UV rays are absorbed by the atmosphere

b)

More UV rays are absorbed by the atmosphere

13.

What are the main factors that

influence the amount of precipitation an area gets?

a)

Prevailing winds, presence of mountain ranges, seasonal winds

b)

Fog level, water temperature, mountain ranges, fresh water amount

c)

Climate, Seasonal Winds, Local winds

14.

How would an increase in altitude (higher up a mountain) effect the climate?

a)

An increase in altitude results in a decrease in temperature

b)

An increase in altitude results in an increase in temperature

c)

An increase in altitude results in a increase in precipitation

d)

An increase in altitude results in a decrease in precipitation

15.

Rae-Rae lives near the ocean at sea level. Winters are mild and summers are cool. This weather is influenced by water currents on her coast. Which climate zone does Rae-Rae live in?

a)

Polar

b)

Tropical

c)

Marine Temperate

d)

Temperate Marine

16.

What do scientists like Ella, Libby, Sophia, and Gabby look at to support the idea that climate change is occurring?

a)

They use aneometers to tell climate change is occurring

b)

They look at temperatures around the world

c)

They look at ice cores and tree rings

d)

They look at the water temperatures around the world

17.

Mason, Lincol, and Noah use tree rings and ice cores to study changing ... over time

(a)  

18.

Alyssa lives in New Orleans, she knows that scientists have predicted some changes to climate. How could global warming affect the sea levels near her city?

a)

A drought could happen

b)

The sea levels could get smaller

c)

It could flood the city

19.

Porky and J-dog go to the YMCA after school, on their way over they notice a slight breeze. What caused the breeze that Porky and J-dog noticed?

a)

Molecules leaving a high dense area

b)

Molecules seeking an area of low pressure

c)

Molecules leaving a high pressure area

d)

Molecules going to dense areas

20.

What is convection?

a)

The cooling of molecules

b)

The heating of molecules

c)

The rising and falling of molecules

d)

The consistent movement of molecules

21.

What are 2 factors that cause deep ocean currents?

a)

Salinity and temperature

b)

Temperature and wind movement

c)

Salinity and Ocean Currents

d)

Temperature and Ocean Currents