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Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
______ affects weather and climate because it heats the Earth unevenly.
a)
latitude
b)
altitude
c)
atmosphere
d)
sunlight
2.
_______ affects weather because the further north or south you go from the Equator, the less solar energy (heat).
a)
altitude
b)
latitude
c)
sunlight
d)
atmosphere
3.
______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.
a)
climate
b)
weather
c)
forecast
d)
sunlight
4.

In Orlando, the daily average temperature during the month of March from 1959-2019 is 66.5°F

(19.2°C). Recent records show that in March of 2019, Orlando experienced temperatures

of 80°F (26.7°C) or higher on 16 of its 31 days.

Based on the data above, what conclusion can be made by a meteorologist?

a)

The temporary change in temperature means the climate has changed.

b)

The temporary change in temperature means the weather has changed.

c)

The temporary change in temperature means both weather and climate have changed.

d)

The temporary change in temperature means neither the weather or the climate has

changed.

5.
The result of the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area is called _.
a)
altitude
b)
pressure
c)
density
d)
air pressure
6.
Climate or Weather?
In the U.S. northern states, each winter brings cold temperatures and snowy conditions.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
7.
Climate or Weather?
Oklahoma saw 2 tornadoes, 57 lightning strikes, 9 inches of rain, and high winds every day this week.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
8.
Climate or Weather?
It is usually mild during the winter in the southern states of the United States.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
9.
Climate or Weather?
Florida had its hottest day so far this year at 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
10.
Climate or Weather?
New Hampshire recorded 12 inches of snow yesterday.
a)
Weather
b)
Climate
11.
Climate or Weather?
There was a light drizzle this morning as I left for school, but it cleared to sunny skies by lunchtime.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
12.

The average condition of the atmosphere over a long period of time is called:

a)

Climate

b)

Humidity

c)

Precipitation

13.

The condition of the atmosphere over a short period time:

a)

Condensation

b)

Weather

c)

Runoff

14.

Dry climates have:

a)

Little to no precipitation

b)

Can be either hot or cold

c)

Both of the previous answers are true

15.

Tundra or Ice climates are:

a)

Located near the North and South poles

b)

Have long cold winters and little plant life

c)

Both of the previous answers are true

16.

Vegetation is...

a)

plantlife

b)

only vegetables

c)

no one really knows what it is

17.

A strong tropical storm with fierce swirling winds and heavy rainfall is a...

a)

tornado

b)

tsunami

c)

hurricane

18.

The world can be divided into....

a)

2 climate regions

b)

many climate regions

c)

a thousand climate regions

19.

The statement: "It is cold and rainy today in Slippery Rock" is an example of our area's __________.

a)

climate

b)

weather

c)

regional diversity

20.
Climate or Weather?
Oklahoma saw 2 tornadoes, 57 lightning strikes, 9 inches of rain, and high winds every day this week.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
21.
Climate or Weather?
The average temperature in Hawaii during the winter is between 72 and 82 degrees. This doesn’t change from year to year.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
22.
Climate or Weather?
In Georgia, the summer months are characterized by hot temperatures, low rainfall, and high humidity.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
23.
Climate or Weather?
Many areas like the Sahara Desert and Death Valley, California remain very dry for most of the year.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
24.
Climate or Weather?
There was a light drizzle this morning as I left for school, but it cleared to sunny skies by lunchtime.
a)
Climate
b)
Weather
25.
______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.
a)
climate
b)
weather
c)
forecast
d)
sunlight
26.
Daily temperature, daily rainfall, daily amount of sunshine
a)
Weather
b)
Climate
27.
What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?
a)
polar, temperate, tropical
b)
tropical, temperate, polar
c)
temperate, polar, tropical
28.

The temperature of a polar climate is?

a)

warm and cool

b)

consistently moderate

c)

consistently cold

d)

consistently hot

29.

The temperature of a tropical climate is?

a)

consistently hot

b)

consistently cold

c)

consistently moderate

d)

warm and cool

30.

Which climate zone do we live in?

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Savanna

31.

Which month has the highest average temperature in the following graph?

a)

August

b)

July

c)

June

d)

May

32.
Several months during the year that have similar temperatures 
a)
Season
b)
climate
c)
weather
d)
Summer
33.

In which climate zone would you find polar bears?

a)

tropical

b)

temperate

c)

polar

d)

snow

34.

Which statement describes why the Earth has seasons?

a)

The Earth's axis is titled as it revolves around the sun.

b)

The Earth's distance changes as it revolves around the sun.

c)

The moon revolves around the Earth.

d)

The sun's axis is tilted.

35.

What is the term used for when water is falling from the sky (rain, snow, or hail)?

a)

evaporation

b)

condensation

c)

transpiration

d)

precipitation

36.

Which of the following can influence wind currents?

a)

Temperature difference between air over land and air over the ocean.

b)

Temperature difference between air in the tropical zone and air in the polar zones.

c)

Temperature difference between air close to the ground and air high up in the atmosphere.

d)

All of the above.

37.

Why does warm air rise?

a)

It is more dense

b)

It is less dense

c)

It is hotter

d)

It is cooler

38.

What causes the prevailing winds to appear to curve?

a)

The convection currents

b)

The jet stream

c)

The Earth's rotation

d)

The sun's radiation

39.

What type of climate exists along the equator?

a)

dry climate

b)

moist climate

40.

As air rises and expands, it also :

a)

cools and evaporates

b)

warms and evaporates

c)

cools and condenses

d)

warms and condenses