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Worksheets5th NC Weather Review
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 3575secs
blows to the land from the sea, brings cooler air to the beach, happens during the day
sea breeze
land breeze
beach breeze
prevailing westerlies
measures air pressure
barometer
anemometer
thermometer
wind vane
ocean current that brings warm moist weather up the East coast
jet stream
polar stream
tropical stream
gulf stream
In which ways are evaporation and condensation similar?
Both cause decreases in air temperature
Both cause increases in air temperature
Both are caused by the warming of the atmosphere
Both are caused by changes in heat energy .
After a rain, a puddle of water remains on the sidewalk. After a day of sunshine, the puddle is gone. Which process is MOST responsible for the disappearance of the puddle?
precipitation
tranpiration
evaporation
condensation
What must occur before clouds can form?
water vapor must get warmer
water vapor must lose heat energy
Precipitation must begin to fall and run off
Transpiration must add water vapor to the atmosphere
One morning, Jane notices drops of water on the outside window. Later in the day, she notices that the drops have disappeared. What MOST LIKELY caused the drops to disappear?
The water condensed on the plants around the house.
Energy from the sun caused the water to evaporate.
The water cooled enough to turn into water vapor.
Wind blowing on the window turned the water into vapor.
The weather forecast indicates that a warm front will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which type of weather will MOST LIKELY result?
clear skies and cold temperatures
clear skies and hot temperatures
cloudy skies and rainy weather
heavy snow and ice
Which process allows green plants to control the amount of water stored in their leaves?
photosynthesis
condensation
respiration
transpiration
The weather forecast indicates that a cold front will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which type of weather will MOST LIKELY result?
cold weather with a narrow band of precipitation can bring thunderstorms, hair, snow, tornadoes
clear skies and cold temperatures
Identify the tool used to measure wind speed
Wind Vane
Anenometer
Thermometer
Rain Guage
What type of cloud is MOST associated with thunderstorms?
cumulus
climateonimbus
cumulonimbus
stratus
In July in NC, the barometer shows rapidly falling pressure. What type of weather is likely to happen?
Fun in the sun!
Snow showers
thunderstorms
light drizzle
In the winter in NC, the barometric pressure is high. What is the weather likely to be like?
Cool and rainy
Warm and rainy
Cool and sunny
Hot and dry
A stationary front is moving into NC. What type of weather can we likely expect?
Rain showers that last a long time.
Sunny for a few hours then thunderstorms
tornadoes
No change from the current weather
Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas in the mid latitudes?
Temperatures in the mid latitudes vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter.
Temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently warm all year long.
Temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently cool all year long.
Which best explains why a nearby body of water tends to make local temperatures milder?
Water constantly releases heat into the air.
Water gains and loses heat more slowly than land.
Some water stays liquid when everything else is frozen.
When water is frozen it protects the nearby area from wind.
When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?
cold and dry
fair and sunny
clear and humid
rainy and windy
Which instrument is used to record average precipitation?
rain gauge
barometer
anemometer
Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure weather systems?
A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and preciptation.
A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.
A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation.
Jane wants to measure the amount of precipitation in her backyard for the month of January. Which weather instrument should Jane use?
barometer
rain gauge
thermometer
weather vane
Why do hurricanes die out soon after hitting landfall?
Cloud types change.
Warm water no longer feeds them.
Rotation of the storm changes direction.
Which best describes the Gulf Stream
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel up the east coast of the United States
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel up the east coast of the United States
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes warm water to travel down the each coast of Mexico
an ocean current which originates in the Gulf of Mexico and causes cool water to travel down the east coast of Mexico
Using this instrument will let you know if the weather is going to be (Happy) sunny, clear, and cool or if it is going to be (Lousy) warm, moist and stormy.
Barometer
Anemometer
Thermometer
Hygrometer
When a meteorologist needs to know the humidity, they use this instrument.
Hygrometer
Thermometer
Anemometer
Wind Vane
This instrument is used to measure air pressure.
Barometer
Wind Vane
Hygrometer
Anemometer
Rain, Sleet, Snow and Hail are all forms of water particles that fall from the atmosphere and reach the ground.
Precipitaion
Climate
Weather
High Pressure
This instrument helps you know which direction the wind is blowing.
Wind/Weather Vane
Anemometer
Windometer
Barometer
The diagram shows a weather process that occurs when a large body of water is located near a mountainous area.
This process causes the area on the side of the mountain opposite the body of water to have
a wet climate.
a cold climate.
an icy climate.
a dry climate.
If an area has a very cold climate, it is most likely that the area
is close to the equator.
will support tropical plants.
does not get much sunlight.
is close to the ocean.
Some coastal regions of the world have cooler summers and warmer winters than inland regions at the same latitude. What accounts for this difference in climates?
Coastal areas receive more sunlight.
Coastal areas are always flat.
Prevailing winds moderate the weather.
The ocean moderates air temperatures.
A city along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean experiences a seasonal high of 76°F in the summer. The city experiences a seasonal low of 23°F in the winter.
Another city is 60 miles inland and at the same latitude and elevation. This city will probably experience _______ summer highs and _______ winter lows.
cooler; warmer
warmer; cooler
warmer; warmer
cooler; cooler
The parts of the Earth near the equator receive more sunlight than the north or south poles.
How does this impact the climate at the equator?
It makes the climate warmer.
It makes the climate rainy.
It makes the climate dry.
It makes the climate cooler.
The fact that water heats and cools more slowly than land causes many different types of weather.
What is the primary source of heat for land and water?
energy from the Sun
energy from electricity
heat from friction in the air
heat from inside the Earth
The equator tends to contain regions with hot climates. However, the Rwenzori Mountains, which are located close to the equator, are covered in ice caps.
Why is the climate of the Rwenzori Mountains not hot?
Regions away from the ocean are cooler.
Clouds form a cold blanket over the mountains.
The mountains block radiation from the Sun.
Temperatures decrease with elevation.
In which of the following ways can mountains influence climate?
Mountains have a higher elevation than surrounding areas. Because these areas are closer to the sun, they enjoy a warmer climate.
Mountains have no affect on the climate of an area.
Mountains cause air to rise. The rising air cools, resulting in condensation and precipitation.
Mountains interfere with moving air. The air moves up the mountain, and circles back down, eventually causing tornadoes.
As a school project one year, Sarah and Ruby decide to collect local climate data and compare the average monthly high and low temperatures from their cities. The data they collect are shown.
Based on the climate data that Sarah and Ruby collect, they can conclude that
locations by the ocean typically get much less precipitation during the summer than locations that are located inland.
locations by the ocean typically get much colder in the winter and much hotter in the summer than locations that are located inland.
locations by the ocean typically get much less precipitation during the winter than locations that are located inland.
locations by the ocean typically do not get as cold in the winter or as hot in the summer as locations that are located inland.
Which of the following best explains why the latitude of a region influences its climate?
The latitude of a region determines its proximity to the ocean.
The latitude of a region determines the land forms present in the area.
The latitude of a region determines how much sunlight the area receives.
The latitude of a region determines its elevation above sea level.
The average yearly temperatures and latitudes of four cities are shown in the table. Which of the following is demonstrated by the cities in the table?
As latitude decreases, average yearly temperature generally decreases.
The climate of an area is never influenced by the region's latitude.
As latitude decreases, average yearly temperature generally increases.
Climate is only influenced by latitude in the Southern Hemisphere.
Which of the following factors would affect the weather patterns of a region?
nearby bodies of water
altitude
latitude
all of these
The Sierra Nevada mountain range is located primarily in California. Warm, moist air from the Pacific Ocean travels up the western side of the mountain range, causing precipitation, and drying out as it reaches the top of the mountains.
As the dry air comes down the eastern side of the mountain range, it causes a rain shadow. The Great Basin region of Nevada is located in this rain shadow. How does this affect the climate of the Great Basin region of Nevada?
The rain shadow effect causes the Great Basin region to have very cold winters.
The rain shadow effect causes frequent flooding in the Great Basin region.
The rain shadow effect causes frequent tornadoes in the Great Basin region.
The rain shadow effect causes the Great Basin region to have a very dry climate.
When clouds pass over mountain ranges, precipitation often occurs on the seaward side of the mountain. Which of the following explains why this happens?
The mountains release heat energy, which warms the water vapor in the air.
The mountains force the clouds to rise and the air cools, condensation occurs.
The mountains act as a barrier and prevent precipitation from falling.
The mountains create a high pressure system which leads to rainfall.
Regions at different latitudes around the world receive different amounts of solar radiation.
Polar regions receive the least amount of solar radiation, while the equator receives the most.
How does this most likely affect the global climate?
The global climate is mostly cold.
The global climate is mostly warm.
Polar regions experience colder climates.
Equatorial regions experience colder climates.
