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All Weather!

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What will most likely result when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina?
a)
North Carolina will experience tropical weather conditions.
b)
North Carolina will experience hot, dry weather.
c)
North Carolina will experience mild weather.
d)
North Carolina will experience cold weather.
2.
Which has the greatest effect on the movement of the jet stream? 
a)
size of clouds
b)
amount of precipitation
c)
differences in air temperatures
3.
Why do most storms move from the west coast of America to the east coast?
a)
el nino
b)
the jet stream
c)
la nina
d)
sea breezes
4.
How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the eastern coast of the United States?
a)
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to decrease.
b)
The Gulf Stream causes temperatures to increase.
c)
The Gulf Stream causes more overcast skies.
5.
Which is most likely an effect of the Gulf Stream?
a)
heavy rains in California
b)
severe drought in Australia
c)
milder winter temperatures in Florida
6.
What impact does the Gulf Stream have on North Carolina’s coastal climate?
a)
The cold water from the Gulf Stream current cools the land.
b)
The warm water from the Gulf Stream current warms the land.
c)
The cold water from the Gulf Stream current decreases inland wind speeds.
d)
The warm water from the Gulf Stream current increases inland wind speeds.
7.
Which best describes the Gulf Stream?
a)
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States
b)
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States
c)
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
d)
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
8.
How does the Gulf Stream impact hurricane development off the coast of the southeastern United States?
a)
Colder water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
b)
Colder water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
c)
Warmer water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
d)
Warmer water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
9.
Which best describes how winds in the jet stream blow?
a)
no pattern   
b)
between two boundaries of hot air
c)
between two boundaries of cold air
d)
between a boundary of cold air and a boundary of hot air
10.
What is the instrument called that measures air pressure?
a)
thermometer
b)
ruler
c)
yard stick
d)
barometer
11.
What will most likely result when the jet stream moves south of North Carolina? 
a)
A North Carolina will experience tropical weather conditions.
b)
B North Carolina will experience hot, dry weather.
c)
C North Carolina will experience mild weather.
d)
D North Carolina will experience cold weather.
12.
Which types of winds cause weather in North Carolina?
a)
polar easterlies
b)
prevailing westerlies
c)
polar westerlies
d)
prevailing easterlies
13.

Why do hurricanes die out soon after hitting landfall?

a)

Cloud types change.

b)

Warm water no longer feeds them.

c)

Rotation of the storm changes direction.

14.

It has been raining on and off today. The rain has finally stopped and Mrs. Latham takes her dog Shiloh for a walk but it is very warm outside so they don't walk long. What kind of Front do you think caused today's weather?

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Occluded Front

d)

Stationary Front

15.

It has been thundering and lightning today and Mrs. Latham's dog has been so scared. When it finally calms down she takes her dog Shiloh out to use the bathroom. Burr she should have put a jacket on it is very cool outside but at least it is not raining anymore. What kind of Front do you think caused the weather today?

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Occluded Front

d)

Stationary Front

16.

All fronts are associated with which pressure system?

a)

High

b)

Low

17.

A warm front...

a)

replaces warm air with cool air

b)

replaces cool air with warm air

18.

During a cold front you are likely to experience...

a)

Thunderstorm

b)

Light drizzle

c)

Sunny Weather

19.

Which front has the densest air?

a)

Occluded

b)

Stationary

c)

Cold

d)

Warm

20.

What type of front is represented in this image?

a)

Cold front

b)

Occluded Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Warm Front

21.

What front does this symbol represent?

a)

Cold Front

b)

Occluded Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Warm Front

22.

What front does this symbol represent?

a)

Cold Front

b)

Occluded Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Warm Front

23.

Which front is likely to produce thunderstorms?

a)

Cold Front

b)

Occluded Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Warm Front

24.

The boundary between cold and warm air masses is called a ____.

a)

front

b)

storm

c)

climate

d)

flood

25.

Violent storms generally form along ____.

a)

occluded fronts

b)

cold fronts

c)

warm fronts

d)

stationary fronts

26.

Name that front.

a)

Cold Front

b)

Warm Front

c)

Stationary Front

d)

Occluded Front

27.

During a(n) ____ event, trade winds are much stronger than usual.

a)

El Nino

b)

La Nina

c)

Normal

d)

Partly sunny

28.

During an El Nino, trade winds are typically...

a)

about average

b)

stronger

c)

weaker

29.

La Niña is characterized by ______________ of the Western Pacific Ocean.

a)

a warming

b)

a cooling

c)

average temperatures

30.

Why do the fisherman of Peru and South America not welcome a strong El Nino?

a)

El Nino poisons the fish

b)

El Nino causes strong winds and currents which move fish westward

c)

El Nino bring cold water to the surface which kills the base of the food chain

d)

El Nino shuts off upwelling and nutrients needed for the marine food chain do not rise to the surface

31.

When La Nina and hurricanes pull cold water to the surface and bring nutrient rich sediments from the seafloor, this is called ___________________.

a)

upwelling

b)

downwelling

c)

El zapato

d)

La Gloria

32.

During an El Nino year, in North Carolina we will likely have what kind of winter?

a)

cold and snowy

b)

hot and dry

c)

cold and dry

d)

no change in weather

33.
El Nino occurs when the tropical ocean waters are warmer in which ocean?
a)
Atlantic
b)
Indian
c)
Pacific
d)
Arctic
34.
What is the cause of rising surface temperatures of the Pacific Ocean, drought in the western United States, and flooding on the Pacific coast of South America?
a)
the Gulf Stream
b)
the Jet Stream
c)
La Nina
d)
El Nino
35.
How could La Niña affect weather during the summer in North Carolina?
a)
It could decrease wind.
b)
It could increase rainfall. 
c)
It could decrease rainfall. 
36.
Which causes North Carolina to experience an increase in winter precipitation?
a)
El Niño
b)
La Niña
c)
trade winds
d)
prevailing westerlies
37.
Which is an effect of La Niña on North Carolina’s summer weather?
a)
decreased winds
b)
decreased rainfall
c)
increased humidity
d)
increased temperature
38.
Which best describes El Niño?
a)
The water in the Pacific Ocean gets warmer than normal and causes fewer hurricanes to form.
b)
The water in the Pacific Ocean gets colder than normal and causes more hurricanes to form.
c)
The water in the Pacific Ocean gets colder than normal, and the flow of the jet stream is disrupted.
d)
The water in the Pacific Ocean gets warmer than normal, and the flow of the jet stream is disrupted.
39.

Which condition happens during the La Nina phenomenon?

a)

Trade winds becomes stronger

b)

Upwelling of cold water is blocked

c)

Air pressure in the Eastern Pacific decreases

d)

Air pressure in the Western Pacific increases

40.
A(n) _____ is a large body of air that has properties similar to the part of Earth's surface over which it depends.
a)
tornado
b)
pressure system
c)
front
d)
air mass
41.
The place where two air masses meet.
a)
air mass
b)
air pressure
c)
water cycle
d)
front
42.
Warm air is __________ dense than cold air and rises creating convection currents.
a)
more
b)
less
43.
What types of air masses form over oceans?
a)
Maritime
b)
Continental
c)
Polar
d)
Tropical
44.
How do we name air masses?
a)
Water and temperature
b)
Air pressure
c)
Humidity and temperature
d)
Cold and warm
45.
What's the humidity and temperature of a continental tropical air mass?
a)
Wet and cold
b)
Dry and warm
c)
Wet and warm
d)
Dry and cold
46.
A wet and cold air mass would be a...
a)
Maritime polar
b)
Continental polar
c)
Maritime tropical
d)
Continental tropical
47.

When air masses collide or interact with one another, what formation always occurs?

a)

Fronts are formed

b)

High amounts of wind

c)

Thunderstorms form

d)

Extreme weather occurs

48.

Which most likely produces clear, cool weather?

a)

zero air pressure

b)

stable air pressure

c)

a low pressure system

d)

a high pressure system

49.

Why is there usually more cloud cover at higher altitudes?

a)

Air pressure decreases at lower altitudes

b)

Air pressure increases at higher altitudes

c)

Water vapor condenses at cooler air temperatures

d)

Water vapor condenses at warmer air temperatures

50.

Which conditions will result in high winds?

a)

Large differences in air pressure

b)

heavy rains over several days

c)

increase in evaporation rates

d)

presence of cirrus clouds

51.

Which best describes the type of weather associated with low air pressure?

a)

clear and dry

b)

sunny and cold

c)

sunny with high winds

d)

cloudy with precipitation

52.

Which type of air pressure do clear skies indicate?

a)

high pressure

b)

low pressure

c)

zero pressure

d)

medium pressure

53.

When a high pressure system and low pressure system meet, which usually occur?

a)

Temperatures rise

b)

Cirrus clouds form

c)

Precipitation occurs

d)

Winds become calm.

54.

In the morning, Carlos noticed that the air pressure reading on the barometer was beginning to drop. What kind of weather can he most likely epect 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.

55.

Which tool is used to measure air pressure?

a)

anemometer

b)

barometer

c)

rain gauge

d)

thermometer

56.

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.

57.

A high pressure system will move into the area tomorrow. Which weather will most likely occur?

a)

clear skies

b)

rain showers

c)

a snowstorm

d)

a thunderstorm

58.

In the winter, the air pressure has been decreasing over several days. Which weather will most likely occur?

a)

clear skies and hot temperatures

b)

clear skies and cold temperatures

c)

cloudy skies and heavy snowstorms

d)

cloudy skies and strong thunderstorms

59.

Stratus Clouds

a)

are high wispy and thin clouds

b)

are like a gray blanket spreading like fog

60.

Cirrus Clouds

a)

are thin, wispy, high level clouds that indicate rain or snow

b)

are low level hair-like clouds

61.

Which type of cloud is most often associated with days of light, continual rain?

a)

cirrus

b)

stratus

c)

cumulus

d)

cumulonimbus

62.

Which best explains why it is important for people to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?

a)

Cumulonimbus clouds can cause mild showers

b)

Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms

c)

Cumulonimbus clouds can form near the Earth's surface, causing fog

d)

Cumulonimbus clouds form when the temperature is below freezing.

63.

__________________ clouds are low clouds that look like bed sheets covering the sky.

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Cirrus

d)

Cumulonimbus

64.

__________________ clouds are high clouds that look like feathers.

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Cirrus

d)

Cumulonimbus

65.

____________ clouds are wispy and feather-like clouds.

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Cirrus

d)

Cumulonimbus

66.

Fog is made of low ____________ clouds.

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Cirrus

d)

Cumulonimbus

67.

___________ clouds look the most like cotton balls. They're puffy and white with flat bottoms.

a)

Cumulus

b)

Stratus

c)

Cirrus

d)

Cumulonimbus

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