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Weather variables review

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 2hrs 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The barometer measures

a)

wind speed

b)

pressure

c)

wind direction

d)

temperature

2.

The anemometer measures

a)

wind direction

b)

wind speed

c)

pressure

d)

temperature

3.
What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? 
a)
High pressure system
b)
Low pressure system
c)
Cold front
d)
Warm front
4.
What does this symbol indicate on a weather map? 
a)
High pressure system
b)
Low pressure system
c)
Cold front
d)
Warm front
5.
What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?
a)
Sunny weather
b)
Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)
6.
The boundary  between two air masses is known as:
a)
front
b)
storm
c)
climate
d)
flood
7.
Which condition usually means cloudy, stormy weather?
a)
high pressure
b)
low pressure
8.
How do we characterize an air mass that forms over the ocean?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Cold
d)
Warm
9.
How do we characterize an air mass that forms over land?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Cold
d)
Warm
10.
A wet and cold air mass would be a...
a)
Maritime polar
b)
Continental polar
c)
Maritime tropical
d)
Continental tropical
11.
A dry and cold air mass would be...
a)
Maritime polar
b)
Continental polar
c)
Maritime tropical
d)
Continental tropical
12.
Which abbreviation of an air mass can be identified as dry and hot?
a)
cP
b)
mP
c)
cT
d)
mT
13.
A dry and hot air mass would be...
a)
Maritime arctic
b)
Maritime tropical
c)
Continental tropical
d)
Continental polar
14.
Which abbreviation of an air mass can be identified as cold and moist?
a)
cP
b)
mP
c)
cT
d)
mT
15.
Air travels
a)
from high pressure to low pressure
b)
from low pressure to high pressue
16.

The long term measure of temperature is referred to as...

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

17.

The movement of air from high pressure to low.

a)

Temperature

b)

Weather

c)

Wind

d)

Pressure

18.

This tool is used to measure relative humidity.

a)

Thermometer

b)

Barometer

c)

Sling Psychrometer

d)

Anemometer

19.
Precipitation is....
a)
rain
b)
snow
c)
sleet
d)
all of these are correct
20.
Select the best answer- What is weather?
a)
Weather is what is happening in the atmosphere in a certain place at a certain time.
b)
Weather is the atmosphere.
c)
Weather is precipitation.
d)
Weather is wind.
21.

What is a thermometer?

a)

A device to measure temperature

b)

A device to measure wind speed

c)

A device to measure humidity

d)

A device to measure altitude

22.

In the morning, a student noticed that the air pressure reading on the barometer was beginning to drop. What kind of weather can he most likely expect in the evening?

a)

The weather will be cloudy with a chance of rain.

b)

The weather will be warmer with clear skies.

c)

The weather will be clear and windy.

d)

The weather will be sunny and cool.

23.
The temperature at which water vapor condenses is the 
a)
relative humidity
b)
humidity
c)
freezing point
d)
dew point
24.
what kind of pressure predicts good weather?
a)
high
b)
low
c)
cold
d)
stationary
25.
Temperature is measured in...
a)
degrees
b)
inches
c)
centimeters
d)
feet
26.
A front is
a)
where warm air is cooling at earth's surface
b)
a line where hot and cold air are separating
c)
a line where two different air masses meet
d)
where cold air is rising and forming rain clouds
27.
Which type of front typically produces stratus clouds, drizzle and warmer temperatures?
a)
   cold
b)
 warm
c)
stationary
d)
occluded
28.
Which type of front often produces thunderstorms?
a)
cold
b)
stationary
c)
 warm
d)
occluded
29.

What type of front is being shown in the picture?

a)

Warm front

b)

Cold front

c)

Stationary front

d)

Occluded front

30.

Which is the correct symbol for a stationary front?

a)
b)
c)
d)
31.

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass and a cold air mass do not have enough energy to move the other one out of the way?

a)

Warm front

b)

Cold front

c)

Stationary front

d)

Occluded front

32.

Name that symbol.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

33.

Name that front.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

34.

Name that front.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

35.
A body of air that has the same temperature and moisture levels throughout is called what? 
a)
Fronts
b)
Air Masses
c)
A cold front
d)
A warm front
36.
How do we characterize an air mass that forms over near the equator?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Cold
d)
Warm
37.
How do we characterize an air mass that forms near the poles?
a)
Dry
b)
Wet
c)
Warm
d)
Cold
38.
Which type of air would you find at air mass A?
a)
cold, dry
b)
warm, humid
c)
warm, dry
d)
cold, humid
39.
What is the formula for density?
a)
density = mass x volume
b)
density = mass / volume
c)
density = mass + volume
d)
density = mass - volume
40.
Why do some substances float on water?
a)
they are warmer than water
b)
they are cooler than water
c)
they are more dense than water
d)
they are less dense than water
41.
Snow, sleet, hail, and rain are all examples of  ________________. 
a)
evaporation
b)
condensation
c)
accumulation
d)
precipitation
42.
What is A?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
43.
What is B?
a)
Evaporation
b)
Condensation
c)
Precipitation
d)
Runoff
44.
On which kind of day would you expect the most evaporation from the surface of a pond?
a)
cold, rainy
b)
cold, sunny
c)
warm, rainy
d)
warm, sunny
45.
What is the water cycle?
a)
the 3 forms of water
b)
the movement of water on, above, or below the surface of the Earth
c)
when water melts
d)
when clouds form
46.
What is the energy source for the water cycle?
a)
the sun
b)
the earth
c)
water
d)
the moon
47.
What is it called when plants give off water vapor as a waste product?
a)
condensation
b)
evaporation
c)
sublimation
d)
transpiration
48.

What are tornadoes?

a)

a storm with thunder and lighting and typically also heavy rain or hail

b)

a storm with high winds and heavy snowfall.

c)

a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel shaped cloud and beneath a large storm system.

d)

a huge storm with strong winds and storm surges

49.

What are thunderstorms?

a)

a storm with thunder and lighting and typically also heavy rain or hail

b)

a storm with high winds and heavy snowfall.

c)

a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.

d)

a huge storm with strong winds and storm surges

50.

What do hurricanes need as fuel?

a)

warm and moist air

b)

hot and dry air

c)

cold and moist air

d)

dry and warm air

51.
Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.
a)
Arctic
b)
Tropical
c)
Arid
d)
None of the above
52.
Where is Tornado Alley located?
a)
Near the equator of the Earth
b)
Near the North Pole
c)
South Central Los Angeles
d)
Middle states of United States
53.
This person studies the Earth's atmosphere and monitors and forecasts the weather
a)
Seismologist
b)
Meteorologist
c)
Volcanologist
d)
Geologist
54.
What is the meaning of Drought 
a)
The process by which land becomes more and more dry until it turns into desert.This may be caused by climate change,human activities, or both
b)
Groups of herders who move with their animals from place to place in search of pasture and water
c)
An unusually long period in which little or no rain falls  
d)
Selection of players for a team
55.

What are possible effects of severe weather?

a)

Damage to buildings

b)

Death

c)

Flooding

d)

All of these

56.

Dangerous weather that can cause damage is known as

a)

Strong Weather

b)

Deadly Weather

c)

Windy Weather

d)

Severe Weather

57.

A strong storm with lightning, winds, and rain is called a

a)

Cloud Storm

b)

Rain Storm

c)

Thunderstorm

d)

Wind Storm

58.

How can you stay safe during a hurricane?

a)

Stay inside and away from windows

b)

Stand next to a tall tree for protection

c)

Keep your doors and windows open

d)

Stay in your car

59.

How can you protect yourself from extreme heat?

a)

Drink plenty of water

b)

Wear protective clothing and sunscreen

c)

Take breaks if you're outside

d)

All of these protect you from heat

60.
During a _________ you should lay low in a ditch if you can't seek shelter inside.
a)
tornado
b)
hurricane
c)
thunderstorm
61.
This is a picture of
a)
snow
b)
rain
c)
fog
d)
hail
62.

The image shows various stages in the water cycle. During which stage does water flow back towards the sea as runoff?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

63.

Rain and snow are two different forms of precipitation that fall on Earth's surface. Which factor is responsible for there being different forms of precipitation?

a)

Evaporation

b)

Run-off

c)

Temperature

d)

Transpiration

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