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Review Weather/Climate Unit

Total questions: 102

Worksheet time: 2hrs 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What provides energy in the water cycle?

a)

Moon tides

b)

The sun

c)

The gravitational pull on the north pole

2.

How much of Earth's surface is water?

a)

25%

b)

55%

c)

75%

3.

Which list includes four forms of precipitation?

a)

rain, sleet, snow, water vapor

b)

rain, snow, sleet, hail

c)

lakes, ice, mists, run-ff

4.

When water is heated in the ocean by the sun and turns into water vapor

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

transpiration

5.

Precipitation occurs because

a)

the droplets evaporate in the air

b)

the droplets are too light for the air to hold

c)

the droplets are too heavy for the air to hold

6.

More evaporation occurs

a)

at night time

b)

during the day time

7.

The ____ is the driving force of the Earth's weather.

a)

sun

b)

moon

c)

stars

8.

The water cycle has NO start or end.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Most of the Earth's water is found

a)

underground in aquifers

b)

in rivers and lakes

c)

in the oceans

10.

The sun drives the water cycle by

a)

heating the oceans

b)

rotating on its axis

c)

giving lights to plants

11.

Heat is part of the water cycle.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

What is the energy source that drives the water cycle?

a)

the moon

b)

The heat from our home in the winter all around the world

c)

The sun

d)

he heat generated solely from the core of the earth

13.

The act of turning from a gas into a liquid. ________________________

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Transpiration

d)

Precipitation

14.

The act of turning from a liquid into a gas. ___________________

a)

Transpiration

b)

Condensation

c)

Evaporation

d)

Precipitation

15.

The fall of water, ice, or snow deposited on the surface of the Earth from the atmosphere. __________

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Precipitation

d)

Transpiration

16.

On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface of a pond?

a)

warm, sunny

b)

cold, rainy

c)

cold, sunny

d)

rainy, warm

17.
During which stage do clouds form?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
precipitation
18.
What is A?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
19.
What is B?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
20.
What is C?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
21.

Water in its gas form is called ____________________,

a)

water vapor

b)

precipitation

c)

ice

d)

air

22.

low pressure area

a)

warm, less dense air rises

b)

cool, dense air sinks

c)

large, circular patterns of moving air

d)

movement of air caused by differences in air pressure

23.

Low air pressure systems cause _____.

a)

clear, dry weather

b)

cloudy, wet weather

c)

cold, dry weather

d)

hot, dry weather

24.

High pressure systems cause _____.

a)

clear, dry weather

b)

cloudy, wet weather

c)

cold, wet weather

d)

hot and humid weather

25.

What would cause a certain area to have rain that can last for days?

a)

a high-pressure system

b)

a stationary front

c)

low humidity

d)

a warm front

26.

What kind of weather does a warm front cause?

a)

cold and rainy

b)

warm and sunny

c)

cold and dry

d)

warm and rainy

27.

How does the ocean affect the climate?

a)

Rushing water from tides cools the land.

b)

Ocean winds can carry moisture with them and can bring rain and fog over inland areas.

c)

Cool ocean air causes a cool climate.

d)

Warm ocean air causes a dry climate.

28.

weather

a)

the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

b)

the day to day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation and wind

c)

the distance north or south from the equator, expressed in degrees

d)

winds that blow mainly from 1 direction

29.

climate

a)

the average weather conditions in an area over a long period of time

b)

the day to day state of the atmosphere, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind

c)

the distance north or south from the equator, expressed in degrees

d)

winds that blow mainly from 1 direction

30.

_________ monitor, investigate, and forecast the weather.

a)

Atmospheric Scientists

b)

Oceanographer

c)

Meteorologist

d)

Climatologist

31.

Fronts occur when air masses of different temperature, humidity and (a)   collide.

32.

Which is a true statement?

a)

Humans depend on oxygen, plants depend on carbon dioxide

b)

Plants produce carbon dioxide

c)

Humans depend on carbon dioxide, plants depend on oxygen

d)

Humans don't depend on plants for the air they need

33.
The warming of the atmosphere by the trapping of heat being radiated to space is called
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
the greenhouse effect
d)
radiation
34.
Without any greenhouse effect the Earth would be...
a)
Fine
b)
Too Cold to Support Life
c)
Very Hot
35.
Consequences of climate change include:
a)
Stronger hurricanes
b)
Increased flooding
c)
Frequent droughts
d)
All of the above
36.
The main human activity that releases greenhouse gases is...
a)
using bottled water
b)
burning fossil fuels
c)
texting on cellphones
d)
eating meat
37.

How does the Earth keep itself warm?

a)

Sunlight keeps the Earth warm.

b)

There are heat lamps orbitting above the Earth's atmosphere.

c)

The greenhouse gases trap the warm air and send it back to the Earth's surface.

38.
Melting of glaciers and polar ice caps....
a)
will result in cooler temperatures in the Arctic
b)
will result in sea-levels rising
c)
Will have no effect on ecosystems
d)
None of the above
39.
What happens to the temperature if more greenhouse gases are released into the atmosphere?
a)
Temperature goes up
b)
Temperature goes down
40.
Increased carbon dioxide may cause global warming by
a)
allowing more sunlight into the atmosphere.
b)
reflecting more sunlight from clouds.
c)
reducing the amount of oxygen in the air.   
d)
trapping more heat in the atmosphere.
41.
One thing people in the United States could do to reduce air pollution is
a)
drive their cars more.
b)
burn more fossil fuels.
c)
use more public transportation. (Which would mean less vehicles on road)           
d)
build more factories.
42.

The highest gaseous pollutant is

a)

methane

b)

nitrous oxide

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

fluorinated gases

43.

What is the atmosphere?

a)

layer of dirt below the ground

b)

layer of water at the bottom of the ocean

c)

layer of air around the Earth

d)

layer of air inside a greenhouse

44.
The Earth acts like a greenhouse that catches and traps heat from the sun.
a)
true
b)
false
45.

Which of these IS a step in the water cycle.

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

transpiration

d)

precipitation

e)

salination

46.
Why is the Equator warmest?
a)
Because it is closest to the sun.
b)
Because it receives the most direct sunlight
c)
Because no clouds form here.
d)
Because it is far from the sun
47.
Why does the area around the equator stay the same temperature all year?
a)
The equator rotates slower than the poles.
b)
The equator remains the same distance from the sun.
c)
The equator always receives direct sunlight.
d)
The equator has 18 hour days.
48.

What is the relationship between a barometer reading and the weather?

a)

A rise in barometer readings indicates stormy weather.

b)

A drop in barometer readings indicates stormy weather.

c)

A drop in barometer readings indicates cold weather.

d)

A rise in barometer readings indicates warm weather.

49.

On a summer day, a barometer reading shows an increase in air pressure (it's getting higher). What type of weather should be expected?

a)

Clear and sunny

b)

Cloudy and rainy

c)

Rainy and windy

d)

Cloudy and cold

50.

Is riding a bicycle to work instead of driving a car a positive or negative impact?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

51.

Is leaving the lights on in your house when you're not home a positive or negative impact?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

52.

Is leaving the water on while you brush your teeth a positive or negative impact?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

53.

Is planting trees a positive or negative impact?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

54.

Is littering a positive or negative impact?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

55.

Temperature effects solid, liquid and gases most by

a)

state of water

b)

state of atmosphere

c)

state of gas

d)

state of elements

56.

When cold air moves in and warm air rises, we can conclude what? (check all that apply)

a)

warm air rises due to green house gases

b)

warm air rises because it weighs more

c)

that is how a convection current is produced

d)

the warm air is less dense

57.
After a cold front passes through, what type of weather will there be?   
a)
Rainy or stormy, and cloudy
b)
Clear, dry, and sunny
58.
After a warm front passes through what type of weather will there be?
a)
Rainy or stormy, and cloudy
b)
Clear, dry, and sunny
59.

Which city just had a warm front move through?

a)

Washington D. C.

b)

Detroit

c)

Chicago

d)

Atlanta

60.

Which city on the map will have an increase in temperature over the next 24 hours?

a)

Atlanta

b)

Denver

c)

St. Louis

d)

Billings

61.

According to the map, which city will be experiencing a cold front in the next 24 hours?

a)

Denver

b)

Atlanta

c)

St. Louis

d)

Billings

62.

What is the weather like in Los Angeles?

a)

fair and dry

b)

Sunny

c)

rainy and storms

d)

Cold

63.

A High Pressure system bring what kind of weather?

a)

Fair and sunny

b)

cold and rainy

c)

thunderstorms

d)

hot and humid

64.

In order for wind the be created,

(Hint: abcdefg H ijk L mnop

a)

High Pressure moves to Higher Pressure areas

b)

Low Pressure moves to High Pressure areas

c)

High Pressure moves to Low Pressure areas

d)

Low Pressure areas disappear

65.

On the weather map, which area just had a cold front move through?

a)

Little Rock

b)

Chicago

c)

New York

d)

Miami

66.

According to the weather map, which city is experiencing many days of rain?

a)

Little Rock

b)

New York

c)

Seattle

d)

Orlando

67.

Where do Hurricanes typically form?

a)

On land

b)

In Warm Ocean Water

c)

In cold Ocean Water

d)

Near the Equator

68.

According to the map, which city will most likely be having a cold front enter the area in the next few days?

a)

Little Rock

b)

Miami

c)

Seattle

d)

New Orleans

69.

According to the map, which city will be experiencing a cold front in the next 24 hours?

a)

Denver

b)

Atlanta

c)

St. Louis

d)

Billings

70.

Which city on the map will have an increase in temperature over the next 24 hours?

a)

Atlanta

b)

Denver

c)

St. Louis

d)

Billings

71.

According to the map which city just had a cold front move through the area?

a)

Los Angeles

b)

Salt Lake City

c)

San Francisco

d)

Billings

72.

Which city just had a warm front move through?

a)

Washington D. C.

b)

Detroit

c)

Chicago

d)

Atlanta

73.

On the map, what do the arrows represent?

a)

Warm Air Rising

b)

Cold Air Sinking

74.
Which of the following is NOT a natural cause of climate change?
a)
pollution
b)
meteorite collisions
c)
solar spots
d)
Volcanic eruptions
75.
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
a)
carbon monoxide
b)
oxygen
c)
nitrogen
d)
carbon dioxide
76.
Which of the following would help decrease Global Warming?
a)
drive hybrid/fuel efficient cars
b)
burn fossil fuels
c)
deforestation
d)
use aerosol cans
77.
All of the following are effects of Global Warming EXCEPT
a)
increase in hurricanes
b)
lower sea levels
c)
increase in disease
d)
melting polar ice caps
78.
The gradual increase in the average temperature of our planet Earth is called
a)
Greenhouse Effect
b)
Global Warming
c)
Greenland Effect
d)
Ice Age
79.
All of the following are causes of Global Warming except
a)
Rotation of the Earth
b)
Deforestation
c)
Increases in Greenhouse Gases
d)
Burning Fossil Fuels
80.
When the sun's rays pass through our atmosphere and then heat is trapped by the atmosphere it is called
a)
Global Warming
b)
Greenland Effect
c)
Greenhouse Effect
d)
Ice Age
81.

Which is the correct symbol for a stationary front?

a)
b)
c)
d)
82.

Which is the correct symbol for a warm front?

a)
b)
c)
d)
83.

Which is the correct symbol for a cold front?

a)
b)
c)
d)
84.

What type of front poses the greatest risk of flooding?

a)

Cold front

b)

Warm front

c)

Occluded front

d)

Stationary front

85.

What kind of front produces thunderstorms followed by colder weather?

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

stationary front

d)

occluded front

86.

Name that symbol.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

87.

Name that front.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

88.

Name that front.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

89.

Name that symbol.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

90.

Name that symbol.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

91.

Name that symbol.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

92.

Temperature drops quickly. Strong winds, heavy precipitation.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

93.

What direction does heat transfer?

a)

Hot to cold

b)

Cold to hot

c)

Heat doesn't transfer!

d)

From lower temperature to higher temperature

94.

Heat transfer through direct contact

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

95.

The sun heating the Earth

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

96.
Convection can be described as
a)
The process of heat sinking
b)
The process of heat transferring from one object to another
c)
The process of plants making food from the sun
d)
The process of heat rising
97.
In an ocean, warm water moves __________ and cold water moves ____________.
a)
Down, Up
b)
Up, Down
98.
Where does the initial source of energy come from that creates winds?
a)
the moon
b)
the sun
c)
the Earth's surface
d)
the rotation of the Earth
99.
Warm air rises and the cool air sinks demonstrates this type of heat transfer. 
a)
conduction
b)
convection
c)
radiation
d)
Insolation 
100.
Convection can only occur in_________
a)
gases and solids
b)
solids and liquids
c)
liquids and gases
d)
solids and plasma 
101.

Climate is what we

(a)  

102.

Weather is what we

(a)  

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