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5.E.1.1 - 5.E.1.3 Weather

Total questions: 156

Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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
2.
What other weather condition is more likely affected by rainfall during the summer season in North Carolina?
a)
fog
b)
humidity
c)
wind speed
3.
How would weather conditions in an area change if a high pressure system replaced a low pressure system?
a)
The area would become more stormy and rainy.
b)
The area would become more humid and warmer.
c)
The area would become cooler with less humidity.
d)
The area would become warmer with strong winds.
4.
What happens to the temperature when a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass?
a)
Temperature rises.
b)
Temperature drops.
c)
Temperature stays the same.
d)
Temperature will drop; then rise.
5.
Which statement best describes how weather patterns along the equator differ from weather patterns in the mid latitudes? 
a)
Temperatures along the equator vary with the seasons, while temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently cold.
b)
Temperatures along the equator vary with the seasons, while temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently warm. 
c)
Temperatures in the mid latitudes vary with the seasons, while temperatures along the equator are consistently warm.
6.
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
7.
Which best explains why the air near the top of a mountain is cooler than air at the base of a mountain? 
a)
As air pressure decreases, temperature decreases.
b)
As air pressure increases, temperature decreases. 
c)
As wind speed decreases, temperature decreases. 
d)
As wind speed increases, temperature decreases. 
8.
Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas in the mid latitudes?
a)
 Temperatures in the mid latitudes vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter. 
b)
Temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently warm all year long. 
c)
. Temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently cool all year long. 
9.
Which instrument is used to determine air pressure?
a)
barometer
b)
anemometer
c)
psychromter
d)
thermometer
10.
Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud? 
a)
fair
b)
humid
c)
foggy
d)
stormy
11.
Why do most tornadoes in the United States form in May and June? 
a)
Warm air masses meet cold air masses during these months. 
b)
The Coriolis effect is the strongest during these months. 
c)
The temperatures are highest during these months.  
12.
Which direction does air circulate into low pressure zones in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? 
a)
 counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere 
b)
clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere 
c)
 clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere 
d)
counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere 
13.
In which direction do weather patterns move in the United States?
a)
south to north
b)
west to east
c)
east to west
14.
Which is true about sea breezes?
a)
 They form when both the land and the ocean have cooler temperatures. 
b)
 They form when both the land and the ocean have warmer temperatures.
c)
They form because the land warms up more quickly than the cooler ocean waters. 
d)
They form because the ocean warms up more quickly than the cooler land masses. 
15.
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
16.
Which best describes a characteristic of the jet stream? 
a)
 It forms a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass. 
b)
It creates the high winds around the eye of a hurricane.
c)
It forces the hot air along the equator to rise to areas in North America. 
d)
 It causes high pressure air masses to rotate clockwise. 
17.
Low pressure systems cause...
a)
Sunny weather
b)
Fair weather
c)
Cloudy conditions
d)
Conduction
18.
A puddle disappears after a very sunny day because of ...
a)
Condensation
b)
Precipitation
c)
Transpiration
d)
Evaporation
19.
High pressure systems bring...
a)
Rainy weather
b)
Sunny weather
c)
Snowy weather
d)
Windy weather
20.
Puffy white clouds associated with good weather are...
a)
Cirrus Clouds
b)
Stratus Clouds
c)
Cumulus clouds
d)
Cumulonimbus clouds
21.

An instrument that measures temperature is a ______

a)

thermometer

b)

barometer

c)

rain gauge

d)

sun lamp

22.

water that falls from clouds as rain, snow, sleet, or hail

a)

precipitation

b)

climate

c)

humid

d)

runoff

23.

the present state of the atmosphere

a)

climate

b)

weather

c)

thermosphere

d)

groundwater

24.

when a liquid changes to a water vapor or gas it is called __________.

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

precipitation

d)

transpiration

25.

The process in which a gas turns into a liquid when it touches a warmer surface is _______.

a)

condensation

b)

liquidation

c)

evaporation

d)

transpiration

26.

When air moves from land to water this is called a __________.

a)

wind

b)

sea breeze

c)

air breeze

d)

land breeze

27.

When air moves from water to land this is called a __________.

a)

land breeze

b)

sea breeze

c)

atmospheric pressure

d)

wind

28.

A front is where two different temperatures of _______ meet.

a)

land

b)

boundaries

c)

precipitation

d)

air

29.

A _______ occurs when cold air is replacing warm air in the atmosphere.

a)

occluded front

b)

cold front

c)

warm front

d)

sea breeze

30.

A ________ occurs when warm air is replacing cold air in the atmosphere.

a)

mild front

b)

cold front

c)

evaporation

d)

warm front

31.

A ___________ is when a warm front and a cold front push against one another.

a)

warm front

b)

cold front

c)

mild front

d)

stationary front

32.

Which correctly describes El Nino?

a)

An unusual cooling of water in the eastern Pacific Ocean

b)

A cold current in the atmosphere that flows across the United States

c)

An unusual warming of water in the eastern Pacific Ocean

d)

A warm ocean current that flows across the United States

33.

Which BEST describes cirrus clouds?

a)

Big, dark clouds that bring rain and thunder

b)

Low gray clouds that cover the whole sky

c)

Puffy, white clouds seen in sunny weather

d)

High, wispy clouds made up of ice crystals

34.

Which tool measures air pressure?

a)

Thermometer

b)

Wind vane

c)

Anometer

d)

Barometer

35.

Which statement is correct?

a)

NC's weather mostly comes from the west due to earth's rotation and the jet stream

b)

NC's weather mostly comes from the east due to earth's rotation and the jet stream

c)

NC's weather mostly comes from the west due to the equator's drastic temperature changes

d)

NC's weather mostly comes from the North due to the polar magnetism

36.

The amount of moisture in the air is called:

a)

Barometric pressure

b)

Wind

c)

Temperature

d)

Humidity

37.

A cold front will move through Raleigh late Wednesday afternoon. Which type of weather conditions will Raleigh most likely experience during that time?

a)

cooler temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and warm temperatures on Thursday

b)

warmer temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

c)

warmer temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

d)

cooler temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and warmer temperatures on Thursday

38.

This chart shows the current weather data for four cities.

Which city is most likely to experience precipitation?

a)

City W

b)

City X

c)

City Y

d)

City Z

39.

On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

a)

clear skies

b)

a hurricane

c)

a thunderstorm

d)

several snowy days

40.

Blake’s afternoon baseball game should start soon, but he is worried that it will be cancelled due to the weather. The sky is overcast with cumulonimbus clouds. Which will most likely happen to Blake’s baseball game?

a)

It will be played as expected because the clouds will leave the area soon.

b)

It will be played in the afternoon because it will hail for the rest of the day.

c)

It will be postponed until evening because there will be an afternoon thunderstorm.

d)

It will be cancelled and rescheduled for the next day because it will rain for the rest of the day.

41.

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?

a)

because low-pressure systems generally bring cool, dry air

b)

because low-pressure systems generally bring fair weather

c)

because low-pressure systems generally do not bring clouds

d)

because low-pressure systems generally bring rainy weather

42.

During recess, Max observed mostly cirrus clouds in the sky. Which describes the weather conditions he can most likely expect to see for the next two hours?

a)

fair

b)

rainy

c)

snowy

d)

windy

43.

Which conditions are needed for a hurricane to form?

a)

warm, dry air rising over warm areas on the land

b)

. warm, dry air rising over warm areas in the ocean

c)

warm, moist air rising over warm areas on the land

d)

warm, moist air rising over warm areas in the ocean

44.

Which weather pattern has the most influence on the weather in North Carolina?

a)

polar easterlies

b)

polar westerlies

c)

prevailing easterlies

d)

prevailing westerlies

45.

Which is most responsible for moderating weather along the North Carolina coast?

a)

La Niña

b)

the Jet Stream

c)

the Gulf Stream

d)

prevailing westerlies

46.

On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

a)

clear skies

b)

low winds

c)

freezing rain

d)

thunderstorms

47.

Which is most responsible for moderating weather along the North Carolina coast?

a)

La Niña

b)

the Jet Stream

c)

the Gulf Stream

d)

prevailing westerlies

48.

What is the day to day changes of temperature, precipitation, wind and air pressure?

(a)  

49.

What is the long term pattern over a period of time of an area?

(a)  

50.
Which statement best explains how wind is formed?
a)
Air is warmed by radiation and air flow increases as a result of the warming.
b)
Pressure decreases as a result of frictional contact with earth causing air to flow more freely.
c)
Unequal heating of the land causes air to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.
d)
Coriolis effect
51.
A cold air mass is moving toward a warm air mass, and nimbostratus clouds are observed in the sky. Which weather conditions are most likely?
a)
a cool, rainy day
b)
a warm, rainy day
c)
a cool, sunny day
d)
a warm, sunny day
52.
A meteorologist predicts that a cold front and a high pressure system will arrive later in the day. Which type of cloud will most likely appear as a result?
a)
fog       
b)
stratus
c)
cumulus
d)
cumulonimbus
53.
When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?
a)
cold and dry 
b)
clear and humid 
c)
fair and sunny 
d)
rainy and windy
54.
When tropical air masses move into North Carolina, which most likely occurs?
a)
an increase in temperature
b)
an increase in air pollution
c)
an increase in atmospheric pressure
d)
an increase in the number of cirrus clouds
55.
An air mass that forms over the warm water of the Gulf of Mexico will be _________ . 
a)
hot and dry
b)
cold and dry
c)
warm and moist
d)
cool and moist
56.
Which type of air pressure do clear skies indicate?
a)
high pressure
b)
low pressure
c)
zero pressure 
d)
medium pressure
57.
Warm air moves up and over a cold air mass in a _____________________________ . 
a)
warm front
b)
cold front
c)
stratus cloud
d)
cirrus cloud
58.
Use the map to answer the following question. Which city is most likely to experience the cold front first?
a)
Athens
b)
Dayton
c)
Marietta
d)
Steubenville
59.
Why is the temperature lower at night than during the day?
a)
There is less water in the air at night
b)
The temperature depends on energy from the sun
c)
Winds blow harder at night
d)
There are more clouds at night to block the sun's rays
60.
Which is most responsible for guiding the movement of different air masses across the United States?
a)
the oceans
b)
polar winds
c)
the jet stream
d)
easterly winds
61.
Which type of weather would most likely accompany dark nimbostratus clouds?
a)
massive hurricane
b)
severe sleet
c)
steady rain showers
d)
dangerous thunderstorms
62.
Which type of clouds are called fog when they are near the ground? 
a)
cirrus
b)
stratus
c)
cumulus
d)
alto stratus
63.
Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure weather systems?
a)
A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and precipitation.
b)
A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies. 
c)
A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation.
d)
El Nino and LaNina
64.
What happens to the temperature when a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass?
a)
Temperature rises
b)
Temperature drops
c)
Temperature stays the same
d)
Temperature will drop; then rise
65.
What causes the high winds associated with hurricanes?
a)
rain fall
b)
humidity
c)
air pressure
d)
temperature
66.
What is weather?
a)
The state of the atmosphere at any particular time
b)
The amount of moisture in the air
c)
The number of clouds in the sky
d)
The speed of the wind
67.
Why does it tend to be cool at the Earth's poles?
a)
They have the worst weather.
b)
They are furthest from the sun.
c)
Sunlight strikes them at extreme angles.
d)
They have high absolute humidity.
68.
What are clouds made of?
a)
Molecules of pure oxygen
b)
A mixture of nitrogen and carbon dioxide
c)
Ozone and carbon monoxide
d)
Water droplets, dust, and smoke particles
69.
What happens when the temperature of the air cools?
a)
Wind develops
b)
Condensation forms tiny water droplets
c)
It begins snowing
d)
The water in the air disappears
70.

On a hot summer day, cumulus clouds grow taller and darker. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

a)

clear skies

b)

a hurricane

c)

a thunderstorm

d)

several snowy days

71.

Which is true about sea breezes?

a)

They form when both the land and the ocean have cooler temperatures.

b)

They form when both the land and the ocean have warmer temperatures.

c)

They form because the land warms up more quickly than the cooler ocean waters.

d)

They form because the ocean warms up more quickly than the cooler land masses.

72.

Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure weather systems?

a)

A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and precipitation

b)

A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies

c)

A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation

73.

Which of these actions causes wind?

a)

rotation of Earth on its axis

b)

movement of air from water to land

c)

air passing Earth as it revolves around the Sun

d)

uneven heating of Earth’s surface

74.

Which type of weather is usually associated with a cumulus cloud?

a)

fair

b)

humid

c)

foggy

d)

stormy

75.

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?

a)

a snowstorm

b)

rain

c)

clear skies

d)

a thunderstorm

76.

Which best explains why El Niño could cause an increase in precipitation in California?

a)

Cooler ocean water causes the air to cool, which allows for more condensation to occur in the United States.

b)

Warmer ocean water allows for warm air to be blown toward the United States and cause droughts

c)

Cooler ocean water causes the air to cool, and brings high air pressure to the United States.

d)

Warmer ocean water allows for warmer, wet air to travel east toward the United States.

77.

The map below is used to predict the weather.

Students in which city will MOST likely want to wear a raincoat the next day?

a)

Denver

b)

Houston

c)

New York City

d)

Seattle

78.

Chris noticed a high-pressure system in the weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Which type of weather conditions are most likely for those two days?

a)

clear and sunny

b)

cold and stormy

c)

cloudy and rainy

d)

warm and stormy

79.

A cold air mass is moving toward a warm air mass, and nimbostratus clouds are observed in the sky. Which weather conditions are most likely?

a)

a cool, sunny day

b)

a cool, rainy day

c)

a warm, sunny day

d)

a warm, rainy day

80.

Which instrument is used to determine air pressure?

a)

thermometer

b)

psychrometer

c)

anemometer

d)

barometer

81.

Which best describes the effect on weather in an area if low clouds cover the sky during the daytime?

a)

cooler temperatures

b)

warmer temperatures

c)

warmer temperatures

d)

increased driving visibility

82.

The map below shows several major cities in North Carolina.

During the winter, which city most likely has the warmest average temperature?

a)

Charlotte

b)

Greensboro

c)

Raleigh

d)

Wilmington

83.

A cold front will move through Raleigh late Wednesday afternoon. Which type of weather conditions will Raleigh most likely experience during that time?

a)

cooler temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and warm temperatures on Thursday

b)

warmer temperatures Tuesday, clear skies late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

c)

warmer temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and cooler temperatures on Thursday

d)

cooler temperatures Tuesday, stormy weather late Wednesday, and warmer temperatures on Thursday

84.

Mrs. Anderson gave her class a quiz about the Gulf Stream. The first question asked students to draw the path of the current. Four of the maps are below.

Which student drew the path correctly?

a)

Tomas

b)

Cecily

c)

Humberto

d)

Zavia

85.
On a cold, cloudy day, the local weather forecaster predicts that a high-pressure system will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will this system most likely bring to the area? 
a)
stormy 
b)
sunny 
c)
snowy 
d)
hot 
86.
Which best describes a characteristic of the jet stream?
a)
It forms a boundary between a cold air mass and a warm air mass. 
b)
It creates the high winds around the eye of a hurricane.  
c)
It forces the hot air along the equator to rise to areas in North America. 
d)
It causes high pressure air masses to rotate clockwise.
87.
Which moves clouds through the atmosphere?
a)
winds
b)
evaporation
c)
condensation
d)
humidity
88.
Which has the greatest effect on the movement of the jet stream?
a)
size of clouds
b)
gulf stream
c)
amount of precipitation
d)
differences in air temperatures
89.
Which is the best explanation for how air masses move across the United States?
a)
The prevailing westerlies move air masses from west to east across the United States but may be deflected by the jet stream.
b)
The trade winds move air masses from west to east across the United States.
c)
The jet stream moves air masses from the Pacific Ocean across the United States.
d)
The warm air of the Gulf Stream causes air masses to move from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.
90.

Which best explains why a storm that affects an area in the western United States may affect an area in the easter United States a few days later?

a)

The jet stream winds blow storms from east to west.

b)

The jet stream winds blow storms from west to east.

c)

Cool Gulf Stream water causes storms to form in the east.

d)

Warm Gulf Stream water causes storms to form in the west.

91.
Which best explains what type of weather the Gulf Stream usually brings to NC?
a)
Increased wind speed
b)
increased air pressure
c)
increased temperature
d)
increased evaporation
92.

Which best describes the cause of day-to-day weather changes?

a)

the rotation of Earth

b)

the size of Earth

c)

moving air masses

d)

action of the winds

93.

Which is most responsible for the movement of weather systems across the United States?

a)

the Gulf Stream

b)

the prevailing westerlies

c)

the southeast trade winds

d)

the jet stream

94.
Which will most likely result from a low-pressure weather system?
a)
warm temperatures
b)
cloudy conditions
c)
clear conditions
d)
cool temperatures
95.

Students report that the sky in their area has mostly cirrus clouds. What are most likely the weather conditions in the area?

a)

rainy

b)

cold

c)

windy

d)

fair

96.
Andy lives in the southern hemisphere. What season does he most likely experience in August?
a)
spring 
b)
summer 
c)
winter 
d)
autumn 
97.

On a June day, a warm, moist air mass slowly passes over a colder air mass in North Carolina. What will most likely happen next?

a)

Rain will fall.

b)

Cirrus clouds will form.

c)

Skies will clear.

d)

Atmospheric pressure will rise.

98.

Which best describes a hurricane?

a)

a low-pressure weather system

b)

a high-pressure weather system

c)

a cold front

d)

a stationary front

99.

Which instrument is best used to predict weather changes?

a)

a hygrometer

b)

an anemometer

c)

a thermometer

d)

a barometer

100.
Which has the greatest effect of wind speed?
a)
precipitation
b)
cloud cover
c)
wind direction
d)
air pressure
101.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

a)

Weather happens over a long period of time and climate is what is happening outside today.

b)

Weather is what is happening outside today and climate is the average weather over a long period of time in a certain area.

c)

They mean the same thing.

102.

What affect does the sun NOT have on our weather?

a)

Causes temperature changes.

b)

Makes the wind blow.

c)

Makes the stars shine at night.

d)

Helps to create clouds.

103.

The heating and rising of air and the cooling and sinking of air causes which of the following?

a)

wind

b)

rain

c)

tides

d)

erosion

104.

The amount of moisture in the air is called...

a)

wind

b)

hail

c)

humidity

d)

temperature

105.

Which type of cloud produce thunderstorms?

a)

cumulus

b)

stratus

c)

cumulonimbus

d)

cirrus

106.

Which is NOT a type of precipitation?

a)

hail

b)

fog

c)

sleet

d)

snow

107.

Hail is formed during...

a)

thunderstorms

b)

snow storms

c)

tsunamis

d)

light rain showers

108.

Low air pressure usually means...

a)

sunny weather

b)

rainy weather

c)

partly cloudy weather

d)

hot weather

109.

Hurricanes can also be called...

a)

tropical cyclones

b)

tsunamis

c)

thunderstorms

d)

tornadoes

110.

A barometer is a tool that measures...

a)

wind speed

b)

rainfall

c)

temperature

d)

air pressure

111.

Select the four major cloud types

a)

Cirrus

b)

Stratus

c)

Cumulus

d)

Cumulonimbus

e)

Altostratus

112.

Water or ice that falls from the sky in the form of rain, hail, snow, or sleet is called _____.

a)

precipitation

b)

condensation

c)

evaporation

113.
What storm is a funnel shaped cloud?
a)
tornado
b)
hurricane
c)
thunderstorm
114.
What happens if a hurricane moves over land or cold ocean water?
a)
it will get stronger
b)
it will get weaker
c)
it will upgrade its category
d)
it will morph into a typhoon
115.
What is the name of the cloud shown?
a)
Cumulonimbus
b)
Stratus
c)
Nimbostratus
d)
Cumulus
116.

The tropical rainforest is located in a tropical climate. The tundra area of the North Pole is in a polar climate. Why does the air in a tropical climate hold more water than air in the polar climate?

a)

Polar climates get more sunlight.

b)

Polar climates have ice instead of water.

c)

Warm air holds more water vapor.

d)

Tropical climates have more rivers.

117.

Which tool measures air pressure?

a)

anemometer

b)

barometer

c)

thermometer

d)

rain gauge

118.
This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals
a)
cumulus cloud
b)
stratus cloud
c)
cirrus cloud
d)
cumulonimbus cloud
119.

In the water cycle, what comes after condensation?

a)

precipitation

b)

evaporation

c)

collection

120.

The air pressure in the northern part of a region is high. The air pressure in the southern part of the region is low. Which describes the most likely wind direction between these two locations? (SC.5.E.7.3)

a)

northeast

b)

southeast

c)

north

d)

south

121.
What part of the water cycle does this picture show?
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
122.
What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? 
a)
High pressure system
b)
Low pressure system
c)
Cold Front
d)
Warm Front
123.

What is a large group of tiny droplets of water or ice crystals that float in the air?

a)

cloud

b)

rain

c)

water vapor

124.

In the water cycle, what comes after precipitation?

a)

condensation

b)

evaporation

c)

collection

125.

Which type of cloud is pictured?

a)

Cirrus

b)

Cumulus

c)

Cumulonimbus

d)

Stratus

126.

Deserts are not likely to have afternoon rainstorms. What is the reason?

a)

Low humidity

b)

Low wind speeds

c)

High air pressure

d)

High temperatures

127.

What does a barometer do?

a)

It measures elevation.

b)

It measures humidity.

c)

It measures wind speed.

d)

It measures air pressure.

128.

What is rain that freezes before it hits the ground?

a)

hail

b)

sleet

c)

snow

d)

freezing rain

129.

When do convection currents form?

a)

When air temperatures are different.

 

b)

When air temperatures are less than 0°C.

c)

When air temperatures are greater than 100°C.

d)

When air temperatures are the same.

130.

A forecaster predicting the weather for an area would find which of the following most helpful?

a)

average yearly precipitation

b)

today's barometric pressure

c)

temperature changes in one month

d)

how often natural disasters occur

131.

What is the state of the atmosphere at a given time and place called?

a)

climate

b)

weather

c)

circulation

d)

alitutude

132.

What is the rising and sinking of matter in a circular pattern due to differences in temperature called?

a)

topography

b)

sea breeze

c)

convection current

d)

glacier

133.

Tropical, temperate, and polar describe climate zones due to

a)

latitude

b)

rainfall amount

c)

temperature

d)

snowfall amount

134.

The amount of moisture in the air is called

a)

barometric pressure

b)

temperature

c)

humidity

d)

wind

135.

Which of the following land features affects weather?

a)

mountains

b)

swamps

c)

deserts

d)

all of these

136.

The latitude of a region has the greatest effect on which of the following?

a)

climate zones

b)

elevation

c)

precipitation

d)

time zones

137.


Precipitation includes:

a)

rain, snow, and air.

  

b)

frost, clouds, and blizzards.

c)

snow, sleet, and hail. 

d)

rain, wind, and snow.

138.

A television news report displays this table showing the conditions in a city.

Barometric (Air) Pressure

low

Temperature

77°F

 

Based on this information, what kind of weather is most likely happening in this city?

 

a)

snow

b)

rain

c)

very dry and warm

d)

cloudy and very cold

139.

Look at this line diagram. From which direction is the wind blowing?

a)

southwest

b)

northwest

c)

southeast

d)

northeast

140.

The air pressure in the northern part of a region is high. The air pressure in the southern part of the region is low. Which describes the most likely wind direction between these two locations?

a)

northeast

b)

southeast

c)

north

d)

south

141.

 

 

 

 

 

Look at the info.

Location

Portland,
Oregon

high temperature

78°F

low temperature

70°F

current temperature

74°F

wind

1 mph SE

air pressure

low

humidity

21%


Which best describes the current weather conditions in Portland, Oregon?

 

a)

cold, dry, and cloudy

b)

warm and rainy

c)

cold and snowy

d)

warm and sunny, with few clouds

142.

What is the main reason it is less likely to snow along the coast of North Carolina than it is in central North Carolina?

a)

Because the coast is closer to the equator than central NC.

b)

Because the Atlantic Ocean keeps the temperatures at the coast warmer than the teamperatures in central NC.

c)

Because the winds on the coast blow harder than the winds in central NC.

d)

Because central NC is at a higher elevation than the coast .

143.

A student notices that it is hot and humid, and there are cumulus clouds in the sky.The cumulus clouds get much taller and larger throughout the day. What type of weather is most likely to happen?

a)

fog

b)

steady light rain

c)

steady light wind

d)

thunderstorn

144.

Which are most responsible for absorbing heat energy from the sun and transferring it around Earth?

a)

glaciers and deserts

b)

atmosphere and ocean currents

c)

volcanoes and hurricanes

d)

rain forests and mountain ranges

145.

If a stationary front is over an area, what kind of weather is the area most likely experiencing?

a)

rainy weather

b)

hot weather

c)

clear weather

d)

cold weather

146.

What is the most likely result if the wind in NC changes directions and begins to blow from the south?

a)

Temperatures will get cooler

b)

A cold front will move into the state

c)

The jet stream will move across the state

d)

Temperatures get warmer

147.

How does the Gulf Stream affect a hurricane that is approaching the coast of NC?

a)

The Gulf Stream carries cold waters from the north, forcing the hurricanes to stay south

b)

The Gulf Stream carries warm tropical water that warms the air, causing the hurricane to gain strength

c)

The strong winds of the Gulf Stream push the hurricane up the coast.

d)

The cool air of the Gulf Stream causes the hurricane to lose strength

148.

Which change in weather conditions would most likely affect wind speed?

a)

Change in humidity

b)

Change in precipitation

c)

Change in air pressure

d)

Change in temperature

149.

Which describes how the wind blows during the day near the ocean?

a)

Warmer air over the ocean moves toward the colder air over the land.

b)

A land breeze causes wind from the ocean to move toward the land

c)

Colder air over the ocean moves toward the warmer air over the land.

d)

A sea breeze causes wind from the land to move toward the ocean.

150.

What usually results when a warm front collides with a cold front?

a)

cirrus clouds

b)

calm winds

c)

hot, dry conditions

d)

precipitation

151.

In the summer, which weather condition usually results from rapidly falling barometric pressure?

a)

dry weather

b)

stormy weather

c)

cooler weather

d)

sunny weather

152.

What type of clouds usually produce thunderstorms?

a)

cumulus

b)

cumulonimbus

c)

cirrus

d)

stratus

153.

What is most likely to occur during a 24 -hour weather cycle at the beach?

a)

Changes in the climate

b)

Changes in the water cycle

c)

Changes in the wind direction

d)

Changes in the jet stream

154.

Why do NC weather systems typically come from the west?

a)

Because Earth's rotation moves the jet stream from west to east.

b)

Because the Gulf Stream moves in a circular motion in the Atlantic Ocean.

c)

Because the elevation of the western US is higher than the elevation of the eastern US

d)

Because the strong winds fron the tropical zone move the water currents from west to south.

155.

James observes a barometer on a clear day.The barometer shows that the air pressure is quickly dropping. What weather will most likely be the result of the drop in the air pressure?

a)

cloudy and rainy

b)

dry and hot

c)

cold and sunny

d)

clear and calm

156.

The table shows the average monthly temperatures and precipitation for Portland, Oregon. Which describes the weather for Portland, Oregon?

a)

cooler and wetter in the winter

b)

warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer

c)

warmer and wetter in the summer

d)

cooler and drier in the winter

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