WorksheetsScience Weather and Climate Review
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 56mins
The amount of precipitation measured over the course of a year.
Climate
Weather
A heat wave in New York City lasting four days.
Climate
Weather
I need to wear a sweater and long pants today.
Weather
Climate
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What is the difference between weather and climate?
Climate is determined by temperature
Weather is determined by temperature
Climate is at a set time weather is over long period of time
Weather is at a set time climate is over long period of time
What helps us figure out the climate of an area?
Information about the weather for many years
Information about the tallest mountain
Information about the rivers in the area
Information about local plants and animals
The graph shows the rainfall in Florida. Which season gets the most rain?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Average weather conditions for a region year after year.
a. Climate
b. Weather
c. Pattern
d. Prediction
We can predict the weather in an area in the future. To do this, we need to know what the weather is like in the area right now. To make the prediction, it would also be most helpful to know what else?
If the area has many weather instruments
How many people live in this area
The weather patterns in this area in the past
The size of the biggest city in this area
What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather describes conditions of the air outside a a time and place. Climate is the pattern of weather in an area of a long period of time.
Weather is the general pattern of weather over a long period of time. Climate describes the condition of the air at a certain time or place.
The current outdoor conditions.
a. Pattern
b. Range
c. Climate
d. Weather
The map shows climates in Africa. A rain forest is a place with a warm climate that gets lots of rain. Where are the rain forests in Africa?
In the widest part to the north
Almost everywhere on the east side
At the very end of the tip in the south
In the middle on the west side
How do you determine the climate of a new place?
Record weather conditions over years to look for patterns
Walk outside to see what the climate is like
Record weather conditions for a week to look for patterns
Make a random prediction about the climate.
The table shows how much snow falls in Central Park each year. Which two months have more than 150 millimeters of snow?
January and February
September and October
March and April
November and December
Are climate and weather the same thing?
Yes - they both have to do with precipitation and temperature.
No - climate is weather over a long period of time, and weather is the temperature and precipitation at just one time
No - weather is the temperature and precipitation over a long period of time, and climate is the temperature and precipitation at just one time
What do the lines represent?
Pressure
Boundries
Patterns
Fronts
What shape do Tornadoes take?
Circle
Eye
Funnel
Square
During a hurricane, which safety measures should you take?
Lie in a ditch
Stand under trees
Take selfies on the beach
Move further inland
Where do Hurricanes form?
Over warm ocean water
Over cold ocean water
Over dry land
Over wet land
There is a warning for a severe Thunderstorm. Which safety measure should people take?
Stand near windows
Take a bath
Stay out of water
Stand under trees
What can be measured in degrees Celsius?
Temperature
Precipitation
Weight
Wind Direction
Which weather tools allow Matthew to make this observation, "This morning, winds are blowing at 25mph toward the North."
Rain Gauge and Anemometer
Wind Vane and Thermometer
Anemometer and Wind Vane
Compass and Rain Gague
Which cloud looks puffy like cotton balls?
cirrus
cumulus
stratus
What type of clouds are called "fair weather clouds" and look like floating cotton?
Cumulus
Stratus
Cirrus
What type of cloud is shown?
Cumulus
Cirrus
Stratus
What do nimbus clouds look like?
light and long
puffy and white
purple
dark and gray
What does a cumulus cloud look like?
pretty
grey
flat and long
puffy and white
What do stratus clouds look like?
flat and hazy
dark and puffy
white and puffy
I literally have no earthly idea!
Clouds are ___________ floating in the air.
so pretty
water vapors
buckets of water
rare
Which type of cloud is associated with light rain?
cumulus
I love learning!
nimbus
stratus
True or False?
The clouds can help scientists predict the weather.
True
False
Who knows!
I need to study this!
Picture this:
You are on a walk with your family. Your parents are looking at the clouds and have determined that there will be a huge thunderstorm later that day.
You look at the sky and it is filled with cumulus clouds, which are puffy and white.
How do you reply to your parents remark?
Cumulus clouds, which are puffy and white, mean "fair-weather" and that means that it will probably NOT rain.
You are right, cumulus clouds mean lots of thunderstorms!
Which clouds are considered storm clouds?
cumulus
nimbus
stratus
fair-weather clouds
These types of clouds are cumulus clouds that have grown dark ; usually bring severe storms
Cumulus
Cumulonimbus
Cirrus
Stratus
These clouds are smooth gray clouds that block sunlight; can bring light rain and drizzle.
Cumulus
Cumulonimbus
Cirrus
Stratus
A wind vane and an anemometer measure wind.
What is the difference between a wind vane and an anemometer?
A wind vane measures wind speed; an anemometer measures wind direction.
A wind vane measures wind direction; an anemometer measures wind speed.
A wind vane measures wind direction; an anemometer measures humidity in wind.
A wind vane measures air pressure; an anemometer measures humidity of wind.
Which instrument is used to measure temperature?
anemometer
barometer
thermometer
wind vane
Which instrument is used to measure wind direction?
anemometer
barometer
thermometer
wind vane
Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?
anemometer
barometer
thermometer
wind vane
Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?
anemometer
barometer
thermometer
wind vane
Which instrument may be read in degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius?
anemometer
rain gauge
thermometer
weather vane
What would be measured by the scientific instrument?
precipitation
temperature
wind speed
wind direction
What does this weather instrument measure?
wind speed
wind direction
temperature
precipitation
Kelly heard the meteorologist on the news say the wind would be blowing 35 miles per hour today with gusts up to 40 miles per hour. Which tool would the meteorologist use to measure how fast the wind is blowing?
anemometer
rain gauge
thermometer
wind vane
Mr. Smith’s science class is collecting weather data. Each student receives a small toolbox containing weather instruments.Which instrument can be used to take measurements in Fahrenheit or Celsius?
anemometer
rain gauge
ruler
thermometer
What does a meteorologist do?
They use weather data to predict the weather.
They cook at restaurants.
They help you pick out your clothes at a store.
What does a barometer do?
It measures the wind.
It measures the rain.
It measures air pressure.
What does a rain gauge do?
It collects clouds.
It collects rain and measures it.
It tells you when it will rain.
What is a hurricane?
A tropical storm with strong winds and rain.
A tornado in the ocean.
A thunderstorm on the sand.
What is this an example of?
Weather map
Dopplar Radar
Weather Satelite
Rain Gauge
