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WorksheetsWeather Unit Test Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?
Anemometer
Barometer
Thermometer
Hygrometer
What is the main difference between weather and climate?
Weather describes daily atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average over a long period.
Climate can change in a day, but weather cannot.
There is no difference; they are interchangeable terms.
Which weather instrument measures wind speed?
Barometer
Anemometer
Thermometer
Rain gauge
What does a hygrometer measure?
Air pressure
Wind direction
Humidity
Temperature
What causes unusually warm water in the Pacific Ocean?
El Niño
Jet Stream
Earths Rotation
What causes unusually cold water in the Pacific Ocean?
El Niño
Jet Stream
Earths Rotation
La Niña
What winds have the most direct impact on US weather?
Polar Easterlies
Prevailing Easterlies
Trade Winds
What does the GULF stream do? Think Gulf of Mexico...
Warms the east coast waters of the US.
Moves air masses
Causes drought in the pacific
What is an air current the moves weather in the US from WEST to EAST
gulf stream
el niño
jet stream
Which of the following best describes a high-pressure system?
High-Happy weather - Low-sad weather
Associated with stormy weather
Associated with calm and clear weather
Only occurs during the winter months
Results in heavy precipitation
At what temperature will rain turn into snow? Choose 2 opciones, think about when water freezes...
0∘C
0∘F
32∘C
32∘F
Which instrument will give scientists the most information when predicting weather? Think about which will tell us if there will be a sunny o rainy day?
Anemometer
Barometer
Thermometer
What form when two air masses meet? Choose the best answer
Current
Front
Jet stream
Cyclone
What does a meteorologist study?
Rocks and minerals
The atmosphere and weather conditions
Ocean currents
Stars and planets
What type of air mass brings cold air?
Continental
Tropical
Polar
