WorksheetsCLMS Earth Science - Unit 1 Review
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 21mins
Rising moist air causes the frequent occurrence of which weather condition at the equator?
high surface pressure
cloudy & rainy
cool & dry
low evaporation rate
Which argument best explains why the atmosphere retains heat?
gases like water vapor absorb energy
gases like carbon dioxide allow the quick release of heat into space
water has a low heat capacity and quickly warms
most sunlight reaching Earth's surface is immediately reflected back into space
At which location is rainfall MOST likely to occur?
1
2
3
4
What is the current temperature according to this station model?
23
1003
75
98
What geographic obstacle causes water to condense as the air mass moves?
forests
oceans
prairies
mountains
What is the best prediction for weather on the day after the system passes the point marked X?
wet air with cooler temps
drier air with cooler temps
wet air with warmer temps
drier air with warmer temps
At which location would a tropical air mass MOST likely form?
20*N, 120*W
40*N, 70*W
60*S, 30*E
80*S, 10*E
According to the station model, what is the current wind direction?
North
South
East
West
Which BEST explains why Florida has warmer temperatures, on average, than other locations?
Florida is closer to sea level than inland areas
Sunlight shines more directly on Florida for more hours each day
Heat energy is transferred to land because ocean currents pass so close to Florida
Seasonal change takes place later in the year because Florida is closer to the equator
What would be the air pressure reading at the space labeled "X"?
High
Low
Medium
What would be the air pressure reading at the point labeled "P"?
1016
1032
1026
1008
What is the current cloud cover, according to this station model?
Partly cloudy
Overcast
Partly sunny
Clear
In which location will the most rain fall?
1
2
3
4
Warm air is _____ than cold air and will _____.
Less dense; sink
Less dense; rise
More dense; sink
More dense; rise
Cold air is _____ than warm air and will _____.
Less dense; sink
Less dense; rise
More dense; sink
More dense; rise
Which is the best interpretation of the data in the graph?
Temperatures in Winnipeg fluctuate unpredictably
Temperatures in Vancouver stay constant throughout the year
Summers in Winnipeg have much higher temperatures than summers in Vancouver
The annual range of temperatures for Winnipeg has greater variation than the annual range for Vancouver
What is the current dew point temperature, according to this station model?
1003
23
75
98
Air in the atmosphere is heated unevenly by the sun, causing
wind patterns
cloud formation
volcanic activity
water condensation
Which of these has the greatest capacity for storing thermal energy from the Sun?
air
land
oceans
plants
The Earth's equator receives more direct sunlight than the regions to its north and south. This distribution of sunlight accounts directly for which phenomenon?
The westward deflection of equatorial winds
The movement of rising air currents away from the equator
The rotation of storm systems
The formation of calm "eyes" in the centers of cyclones
What is the current air pressure, according to this station model?
75
1003
23
98
What is the primary source of energy that causes evaporation of water from the surface of bodies of water?
solar radiation
transpiration by plants
heat from nearby land masses
convection currents in the water
If the Gulf Stream stopped flowing, which environmental change would most likely occur?
More reefs would develop in the waters near the eastern Greenland coastline
Water temperatures in the Northern Atlantic Ocean would be much hotter
Land masses in the North Atlantic Ocean would have colder climates
Most of Europe would be flooded because of rising sea levels
Hurricanes form over water and lose wind speed when they move over land. What does this pattern best illustrate?
More solar radiation strikes oceans than land
Heat from inside Earth warms oceans more than land
Oceans transfer more energy to the atmosphere than land does
Oceans transfer both heat and chemical energy to the atmosphere
Which hurricane had the highest wind speed?
Rita
Katrina
Hugo
Karl
An air mass travels north over the Pacific Ocean, from the tropics, and then eastward across the United States. Which weather pattern can be expected?
cool and dry
warm and dry
cool and wet
warm and wet
Which of these events is an example of a change in climate?
Afternoon clouds form and block the sunlight
A series of tornadoes occurs over a one-week period
An overnight temperature drop cases frost to form
The average amount of annual precipitation decreases
According to the station model, what is the current trend in air pressure?
Rising
Falling
Steady
How does air density affect air pressure in a cyclonic storm?
Warm air rises, creating an area of low pressure under it
Cool air rises, creating an area of low pressure under it
Warm air rises, creating an area of high pressure under it
Cool air rises, creating an area of high pressure under it
Which environmental factors most likely impact the formation of tornadoes in this area?
high pressure systems colliding with other high pressure systems
cold dry air and warm dry air moving towards each other
low evaporation rates and windy conditions
cool dry air colliding with warm moist air
Which effect of El Nino and La Nina is best illustrated by the graph?
destruction of excess solar energy
removal of ozone from the atmosphere
regulation of rainfall over the Atlantic coast
alteration of land and ocean temperature pattersn
This graph provides evidence that increased ocean surface temperatures have which interaction with hurricanes?
The increased ocean surface temps result from greater hurricane activity
The increased ocean surface temps transfer more energy to the hurricanes
The increased ocean surface temps are influenced by hurricanes
The increased oceans surface temps oppose the impact of hurricane activity
What most likely passed by the weather station between time 1 and time 2?
Thunderstorm
Low pressure area
Cold front
Warm front
When a cold front moves over a land region that has warm, moist air, a transfer of energy occurs. Cold air sinks and pushes warmer air upward. As energy is removed from the air, which change will most likely take place?
Ozone in the atmosphere will decrease
Less UV radiation will reach the land
More water will be absorbed from the area lakes
Water in the atmosphere will undergo a phase change
On December 12th a snowstorm in a city produced 20 cm of snowfall. When can this event be used to describe the climate of the region?
If the snowfall set a record
If the snowfall was unusual for the area
If the snowfall was consistent with the weather in December over time
If the snowfall remained on the ground for longer than one month
Which additional tool does the student need to be able to make a measurement of the RATE of rainfall?
thermometer
wind vane
barometer
digital timer
For which question could this instrument best provide data?
What is the current local atmospheric pressure?
What is the current local rainfall amount?
What is the current local wind direction?
What is the current local wind speed?
Which of the following is the most significant effect of satellite technology on weather prediction?
the 5-day forecast for hurricane intensity now has an accuracy of less than 1% for wind speed
multiple computer models can make the same predictions well in advance of storms
the exact location of a tornado can be predicted 6 hours in advance
increased preparedness can save lives and property
An increase of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere is mot likely to have which effect?
decreased variations in day length
increased average air temperature
increased burn rate for incoming meteoroids
decreased rate of ozone layer destruction
An air mass in a valley travels up a mountainside. What causes the movement of this air?
tidal pull of the moon's gravity
evaporation of water from soil in the valley
warming by solar energy re-radiated from the ground
cooling effect of ice crystals in the air over the mountain
Based on a number of observations, scientists have developed a theory that human activities contribute significantly to global warming. Which of the following is an OBSERVATION that was used in the formation of this theory?
The climate of Mars has warmed over the same period as that of Earth
A large increase in greenhouse gases has occurred as industrial activity has increased
The average temp of Earth has varied directly with the human population
Average sea level increases as average atmospheric temp increases
