WorksheetsWeather Patterns Unit Test
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
My favorite science unit this year was
a)
Microbiome
b)
Metabolism
c)
Thermal Energy
d)
Weather Patterns
2.
This image shows energy being transferred in a system. Where does energy transfer to an air parcel from?
a)
The sun's energy transfers directly to an air parcel.
b)
The sun's energy transfers to the surface then the surface transfers energy to the air parcel.
c)
An air parcel creates it's own energy.
d)
Air parcels do not change temperature which means energy is never transferred.
3.
When liquid water becomes warmer, it can ______ and become water vapor in the air.
a)
condensate
b)
evaporate
c)
liquify
d)
freeze
4.
This image shows two different cities that are both located near a body of water. Which city will experience more rainfall and why?
a)
Powell City will experience more rainfall because there is a small amount of surface water.
b)
Powell City will experience more rainfall because there is a large amount of surface water.
c)
Dry City will experience more rainfall because there is a small amount of surface water.
d)
Dry City will experience more rainfall because there is a large amount of surface water.
5.
When water changes from a liquid to gas this process is called...
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
rainfall
d)
evaporation
6.
Chose which answer best completes this statement. When warm __________ rise they transfer out energy forming clouds.
a)
air parcels
b)
energy transfer
c)
evaporation
d)
condensation
7.
Air Parcel 1 is the same temperature as the surrounding air. Air parcel 2 is warmer than the surrounding air. Air Parcel 1 and Air Parcel 2 started with the same amount of water vapor in them. Which air parcel will have more rainfall and why?
a)
Both air parcels will have the same amount of rain. They have the same surrounding air temperature, so the same amount of water vapor will fall as rain.
b)
Air Parcel 1 is colder than Air Parcel 2, so more water vapor will fall as rain.
c)
Air Parcel 2 will lose energy to the surrounding air, which will cause more water vapor to fall as rain.
d)
Air Parcel 2 will gain energy from the surrounding air, which will cause more water vapor to fall as rain.
8.
All clouds produce precipitation.
a)
true
b)
false
9.
The model is showing two different weather events. Which weather do you think will produce the least amount of rainfall and why?
a)
Storm Y will produce the least amount of rainfall because it has the lowest temperature.
b)
Storm X will produce the least amount of rainfall because it has the lowest surface water.
c)
Storm Y will produce the least amount of rainfall because it has the highest surface water.
d)
Storm X will produce the least amount of rainfall because it has the lowest temperature.
10.
______ is the process by which a gas changes into a liquid.
a)
Condensation
b)
Evaporation
c)
Metabolism
d)
Temperature
11.
Which of the following claims were true and resulted in greater rainfall in Galetown?
a)
The lake increased the surface water and contributed to greater rainfall
b)
Warm weather and higher temperatures contributed to greater rainfall
c)
Increased winds led to greater rainfall
d)
All of the above reasons
e)
None of the above reasons
12.
Energy transfers from warm air to cold air until their temperatures become ______.
a)
colder
b)
warmer
c)
equal
d)
energy actually doesn't transfer
13.
Clouds like the picture usually produce rain or other types of precipitation.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Dr. Joanne Simpson was a well known ______.
a)
zooligist
b)
astrologist
c)
meteoroligist
d)
biologist
15.
The more an air parcel loses energy and cools, the more rainfall can happen.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
What disaster did you read about in California and when did it happen?
a)
fire, 2003
b)
flood, 1862
c)
hurricane, 1912
d)
earthquake, 1906
17.
Where do you find the warmest air?
a)
low in the troposphere
b)
high in the troposphere
c)
in the middle of the troposphere
18.
What is a group of air that moves together as one unit through the atmosphere?
a)
cloud
b)
air parcel
c)
jet stream
d)
surface water
19.
Air Parcel 1 is warmer than the surrounding air. Air Parcel 2 is at the same temperature as the surrounding air. Air Parcel 1 and Air Parcel 2 started with the same amount of water vapor in them. Which air parcel will have more rainfall and why?
a)
Both air parcels will have the same amount of rain. They have the same surrounding air temperature, so the same amount of water vapor will fall as rain.
b)
Air Parcel 1 will lose more energy to the surrounding air, which will cause more water vapor to fall as rain.
c)
Air Parcel 1 will gain energy from the surrounding air, which will cause more water vapor to fall as rain.
d)
Air Parcel 2 is colder than Air Parcel 1, so more water vapor will fall as rain.
20.
Precipitation is when
a)
water vapor cools down and forms a cloud
b)
water falls to the earth as rain, snow, or hail
c)
water runs off into the ocean
d)
water enters the atmosphere
e)
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