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WorksheetsWeather Review Part 2
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
This chart shows the current weather data for four cities. Which city is most likely to experience precipitation?
City W
City X
City Y
City Z
A cold front will move through Raleigh late Wednesday afternoon. Which type of weather conditions will Raleigh most likely experience during that time?
cooler temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and warm temperatures on Thursday
warmer temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday
warmer temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday
cooler temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and warmer temperatures on Thursday
Which conditions are needed for a hurricane to form?
warm, dry air rising over warm areas on the land
warm, dry air rising over warm areas in the ocean
warm, moist air rising over warm areas on the land
warm, moist air rising over warm areas in the ocean
Which weather pattern has the most influence on the weather in North Carolina?
Polar Easterlies
Polar Westerlies
Prevailing Easterlies
Prevailing Westerlies
Which affects the coast of North Carolina, causing it to receive less snow than the rest of the state?
El Niño
La Niña
the Jet Stream
the Gulf Stream
Which is most responsible for moderating weather along the North Carolina coast?
La Niña
the Jet Stream
the Gulf Stream
prevailing westerlies
On a cold winter day with temperatures below 32°F, the local meteorologist records falling air pressure. Which type of weather will most likely occur?
rain
clear skies
a snowstorm
a thunderstorm
Sandy wanted to take pictures of cirrus clouds at school; however, the morning weather report indicated a low-pressure system over her area. Why will Sandy have to wait to see cirrus clouds?
because low-pressure systems generally bring cool, dry air
because low-pressure systems generally bring fair weather
because low-pressure systems generally do not bring clouds
because low-pressure systems generally bring rainy weather
Blake’s afternoon baseball game should start soon, but he is worried that it will be canceled due to the weather. The sky is overcast with cumulonimbus clouds. Which will most likely happen to Blake’s baseball game?
It will be played as expected because the clouds will leave the area soon.
It will be played in the afternoon because it will hail for the rest of the day.
It will be postponed until evening because there will be an afternoon thunderstorm.
It will be cancelled and rescheduled for the next day because it will rain for the rest of the day.
During the winter, which city most likely has the warmest average temperature?
Charlotte
Greensboro
Raleigh
Wilmington
The graphic below shows a common daily wind pattern. Which term best describes the wind pattern in the graphic?
land breeze
sea breeze
trade wind
The graphic below shows an approaching cold front. What will most likely happen as a result of the approaching cold front?
It will produce no precipitation.
It will produce some precipitation.
It will produce brief periods of heavy precipitation.
The chart below shows the data collected by Julie over the past week. Which weather conditions would most likely occur over the weekend if the pattern continues?
dry and warm
dry and cool
wet and cool
Three cities in North Carolina collected weather data for the same day in December of last year. Which city most likely had snow on the day this data was collected?
Boone
Raleigh
Wilmington
Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure weather systems?
A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and precipitation.
A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.
A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation.
Dexter saw lightning. Which of the following cloud types was most likely present?
cirrus
cumulus
cumulonimbus
Why do most tornadoes in the United States form in May and June?
Warm air masses meet cold air masses during these months.
The Coriolis effect is the strongest during these months.
The temperatures are highest during these months.
Which type of clouds are called fog when they are near the ground?
cirrus
stratus
cumulus
Which statement best describes how weather patterns along the equator differ from weather patterns in the mid latitudes?
Temperatures along the equator vary with the seasons, while temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently cold.
Temperatures along the equator vary with the seasons, while temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently warm.
Temperatures in the mid latitudes vary with the seasons, while temperatures along the equator are consistently warm.
In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?
from east to west
from west to east
from north to south
Which term best describes the type of wind which would most likely be present while playing on a sunny beach during the day?
hurricane
sea breeze
land breeze
Which statement best explains how wind is formed?
Air is warmed by radiation and air flow increases as a result of the warming.
Pressure decreases as a result of frictional contact with earth causing air to flow more freely.
Unequal heating of the land causes air to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.
Which best describes the Gulf Stream?
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
What impact does the Gulf Stream have on North Carolina’s coastal climate?
The cold water from the Gulf Stream current cools the land.
The warm water from the Gulf Stream current warms the land.
The cold water from the Gulf Stream current decreases inland wind speeds.
The warm water from the Gulf Stream current increases inland wind speeds.
Which best explains why North Carolina’s winter weather could vary from what is normally predicted during a La Niña event?
A slight dip in the jet stream could bring colder weather.
Prevailing westerlies will push air masses from west to east.
Cold air from the Gulf Stream could interact with the jet stream and cause winter storms.
Strong surface currents can push hurricane storms away from the North Carolina coastline.
Which causes North Carolina to experience an increase in winter precipitation?
El Niño
La Niña
trade winds
prevailing westerlies
Which best explains how El Niño affects the jet stream?
The jet stream is pushed north and results in increased precipitation.
The jet stream is pushed south and results in increased precipitation.
The jet stream is pushed north and results in decreased precipitation.
The jet stream is pushed south and results in decreased precipitation.
Which is an effect of La Niña on North Carolina’s summer weather?
decreased winds
decreased rainfall
increased humidity
increased temperature
How does the Gulf Stream impact hurricane development off the coast of the southeastern United States?
Colder water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
Colder water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
Warmer water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
Warmer water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.
Which best describes how winds in the jet stream blow?
no pattern
between two boundaries of hot air
between two boundaries of cold air
between a boundary of cold air and a boundary of hot air
Which is most likely the location of the jet stream in autumn?
Canada
Mexico
the North Pole
the United States
Many summer storms in North Carolina are caused by air masses moving from which area?
Virginia
Africa
Pacific Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
What happens to the temperature when a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass?
Temperature rises.
Temperature drops.
Temperature stays the same.
Temperature will drop; then rise.
Which method of collecting weather data is most likely to be accurate?
collecting daily from the same place at the same time
collecting daily from different places at different times
collecting weekly from different places at the same time
collecting weekly from the same place at different times
Which conditions will result in high winds?
large differences in air pressure
heavy rains over several days
increase in evaporation rates
presence of cirrus clouds
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clear
cold
stormy
dry
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