WorksheetsWeather and Climate Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which statement describes what is happening at point A and point B in this diagram?
A shows precipitation and B shows condensation.
A shows condensation and B shows evaporation.
A shows precipitation and B shows evaporation.
A shows transpiration and B shows condensation.
Antonio observes the weather one afternoon. He concludes that thunderstorms are likely. Which observation best supports his conclusion?
There is a light wind.
The temperature is 23℃ (75℉).
The winds are blowing from the east.
The clouds are mainly cumulonimbus.
How would water most likely move from the Gulf of Mexico to Lake Okeechobee?
by ocean water flowing up a river that joins with the lake
by ocean flooding and water flowing overland into the lake
by ocean water evaporating and entering the lake when it rains
by water seeping through the ocean floor and welling up into the lake
What is another factor wetlands and rain forests have in common?
high elevations
low temperatures
low number of living things
high amounts of precipitation
Which answer choice lists the weather conditions that would most likely result in a sunny day?
low pressure, low humidity, with cirrus clouds
high pressure, low humidity, with cirrus clouds
low pressure, high humidity, with stratus clouds
high pressure, high humidity, with cumulus clouds
What is the purpose of the ice cubes in this model?
to cool the water to cause evaporation
to heat the water to cause evaporation
to cool the water vapor to cause condensation
to heat the water vapor to cause condensation
What is humidity?
air pressure
weight of water vapor in the air
amount of water vapor in the air
temperature at which water evaporates from the air
What weather conditions would most likely be found in a polar climate zone?
wet and hot
dry and cold
cold and humid
dry and warm
Which point in the diagram is likely to have the coolest climate?
point W
point X
point Y
point Z
When Brian complained about the stormy weather, his mother told him that the barometer showed that the air pressure was increasing. What does that tell Brian about the weather?
The weather will get worse.
Fair weather is approaching.
There will soon be a snow storm.
Nothing; air pressure doesn't affect the overall weather of a place.
Susan made observations about outside events she noticed throughout the day. The day began with rain. Susan saw puddles on the road. The rain stopped and the sun began to shine. The puddles disappeared. Later, clouds began to form in the sky. How do the parts of the water cycle relate to the events that Susan saw?
The rain was condensation. The sun making the puddles disappear was evaporation. The clouds were formed by precipitation.
The rain was precipitation. The sun making the puddles disappear was condensation. The clouds were formed by evaporation.
The rain was evaporation. The sun making the puddles disappear was precipitation. The clouds were formed by condensation.
The rain was precipitation. The sun making the puddles disappear was evaporation. The clouds were formed by condensation.
What kind of precipitation likely falls during December in Orlando, Florida?
hail
rain
sleet
snow
In January, the average temperature in Coos Bay is 53º F. The average temperature in Boise is 37º F.. What is the most likely reason for the difference in the average January temperatures of Coos Bay, Oregon and Boise, Idaho?
Coos Bay is near the Pacific Ocean
Coos Bay gets more precipitation.
Boise is located in a desert.
Boise is at a lower elevation.
Which of the following best describes the weather conditions in northern grassland environments in the United States?
wet, with hot summers and warm winters
wet, with warm summers and cool winters
dry, with hot summers and cold winters
dry, with cool summers and cold winters
What variable determines whether the type of precipitation will be a solid or a liquid?
wind speed
air temperature
humidity
cloud type
Which climate zone experiences the greatest variety of weather with the seasons of the year?
polar
tundra
temperate
tropical
Mia and her friends are playing soccer on a warm, summer day. They notice dark clouds forming overhead, so they go inside. Mia and her friends hear on the radio that cumulonimbus clouds are forming in the area. There are high updrafts of wind in these storm clouds as shown in the picture. The radio announcer cautions people to stay inside until the extreme weather has passed.
Mia and her friends should most likely watch for which type of precipitation?Mia
hail
sleet
fog
heavy snow
How does humidity affect a desert environment compared to a swamp environment?
A desert has more clouds than a swamp.
A desert has higher humidity than a swamp when temperatures are high.
A desert has less precipitation than a swamp because of the desert's lower humidity.
A desert has lower daytime temperatures than a swamp because the desert has less humidity.
Which of the following best completes the map legend?
polar
tropical
subarctic
temperate
Which type of data would most help a meteorologist determine whether a nearby weather system is headed toward a certain area?
humidity
wind speed
temperature
wind direction
Where does most of the water in the water cycle come from?
from oceans
from rivers and streams
from watering crops and plants
from puddles left by precipitation
Which are the main factors that determine a location's climate and its climate zone?
average wind speed and temperature
average temperature and precipitation
average length of day and time of year
average number of cloudy days and sunny days
Manuel sees snow falling outside. Which conditions most likely describe the weather outside?
cirrus clouds, high pressure, and 0° C (32° F)
cirrus clouds, high pressure, and 15° C (59° F)
stratus clouds, low pressure and 15° C (59° F)
stratus clouds, low pressure, and 0° C (32° F)
Surface water evaporates as part of the water cycle. The water in the air then turns into clouds during condensation. Which statement describes how water changes state during this process?
The water in the air is a gas; it stays a gas to form the clouds.
The water in the air is a gas; it turns into a liquid to form the clouds.
The water in the air is a liquid; it turns into a solid to form the clouds.
The water in the air is a solid; it turns into a liquid to form the clouds.
What statement about a desert and a tundra is correct?
The desert and tundra both have good farmland due to their high levels of precipitation.
The desert and tundra both have high humidity levels.
The desert and tundra both have low amounts of rainfall.
The desert and tundra both have high daytime temperatures.
