WorksheetsMP2 Week 2 Homework
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 32mins
Based on the information in the table, in which city will most likely experience rain and clouds?
stormy skies
sunny and clear skies
snowfall
clouds and rain
Why is there a Coriolis effect?
Because the earth does not rotate
Because the earth tilts on its axis
Because the earth is close to the sun
Because the earth rotates
What is the primary cause of global wind patterns?
Uneven heating of the Earth's surface by the sun.
The gravitational pull of the moon
The movement of tectonic plates
Warm ocean currents usually come from the -
North Pole
South Pole
Equator
COLD ocean currents generally come from the -
North Pole
South Pole
Equator
Tropics
Why is it colder in San Diego than it is in Charleston even though they are the same distance from the Equator?
San Diego is affected by the warm Gulf Stream
Charleston is affected by the warm California current
San Diego is impacted by the cool California Current
Which of the following symbols is used to represent a warm front?
Warm fronts are usually associated with what type of weather?
colder temperatures and possible thunderstorms
gentle rain, higher humidity and warmer temperatures.
snowfall and overcast conditions
What type of front is shown?
Warm Front
Cold Front
Which type of front is shown?
Cold
Warm
What direction is the cold front moving on the map?
Southwest (towards the bottom left corner)
Northwest (towards the top left corner)
Southeast (towards the bottom right corner)
Northeast (towards the top right corner)
What direction is the warm front moving on the map?
North (towards the top)
South (towards the bottom)
East (towards the right)
West (towards the left)
Which is the correct symbol for a cold front?
What type of weather is the starred city experiencing?
long lasting, intense storms, cooler temperature
gentle, widespread rain, warmer temperature
quick, intense storms, warmer temperature
clear skies, cooler temperature
A cold front is approaching Minneapolis. What will happen to the air temperature?
stay the same
increase
decrease
Which cities are probably experiencing stormy or rainy weather?
Los Angeles and Charleston
Seattle and Chicago
Chicago and Little Rock
What kind of weather is New York City most probably having?
Hot and humid
Clear, sunny skies with light wind
Rainy and possible storms
Which city was probably much warmer YESTERDAY than it is today?
Little Rock
Seattle
New Orleans
New York City
