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WorksheetsAir Masses and Weather Patterns
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
An air mass travels from over an ocean near the equator. What temperature and humidity conditions does this air mass bring?
Warm (from equator) and wet (over water) - maritime tropical - Mt
Cool and dry - continental polar - Cp
Warm and dry - continental tropical - Ct
Cool and wet - maritime polar - Mp
Which Side Of A Mountain Is Called The LeeWard Side
East Side
West Side
North Side
South Side
How does latitude affect climate?
Places at lower latitudes (near the equator) have warmer climates, higher = colder
Latitude has no effect on climate
Higher latitudes always have warmer climates
Latitude only affects precipitation, not temperature
What location(s) on Earth receives the most intense sunlight? Least intense?
Locations near the Equator receive the most intense sunlight, while locations near the poles receive the least.
Locations near the poles receive the most intense sunlight, while locations near the Equator receive the least.
Locations at high altitudes receive the most intense sunlight, while locations at sea level receive the least.
Locations in temperate zones receive the most intense sunlight, while locations in tropical zones receive the least.
From where do air masses get their temperature and humidity characteristics?
The land or water over which they form
The altitude at which they are found
The type of vegetation in the area
The season of the year
How does the growing human population affect Earth’s natural resources?
More people will need more of Earth’s limited natural resources.
The human population has no impact on natural resources.
A growing population leads to a decrease in resource consumption.
Natural resources will replenish themselves regardless of population growth.
Why does warm air rise to create convection currents?
Warm air is less dense, so it rises to the top.
Warm air is heavier than cold air, so it sinks.
Warm air contains more moisture, making it rise.
Warm air is cooler than cold air, causing it to rise.
Which Side of a mountain is called the WindWard Side
West Side
East Side
North Side
South Side
Why are different places on Earth heated differently?
Areas receive different amounts of direct sunlight
All places receive the same amount of sunlight
The distance from the equator is irrelevant
Weather patterns have no effect on temperature
What is a carbon footprint?
The total amount of greenhouse gases that are generated by our actions and choices.
A measure of the distance traveled by carbon atoms in the atmosphere.
The amount of carbon stored in trees and plants.
The total weight of carbon in a person's body.
List three things that average people can do to reduce their water usage.
Take shorter showers, fix leaky faucets, and turn off the water when brushing your teeth.
Leave the tap running while brushing teeth, take long baths, and water the lawn daily.
Use a hose to wash cars, take long showers, and flush toilets frequently.
Only drink bottled water, use a dishwasher for one plate, and wash clothes every day.
What causes wind?
Wind is caused by the rotation of the Earth.
Wind is caused by the uneven heating of the Earth, leading to differences in air pressure.
Wind is caused by the movement of the oceans.
Wind is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon.
What weather patterns are associated with low and high pressure systems?
Low pressure = clear skies and sunshine
High pressure = cloudy and rainy
Low pressure = cloudy and rainy
High pressure = thunderstorms and heavy rain
How does being near an ocean affect precipitation patterns in an area?
It leads to drier conditions due to evaporation.
More moisture in the air will lead to greater amounts of precipitation.
It has no effect on precipitation patterns.
It causes precipitation to occur only during the summer months.
An air mass travels from over the land near the North Pole. What temperature and humidity conditions does this air mass bring?
Warm and humid - maritime tropical - Mt
Cool and humid - maritime polar - Mp
Cool and dry - continental polar - Cp
Warm and dry - continental tropical - Ct
What is the term for certain gases in the atmosphere that trap heat?
Greenhouse gases
Ozone
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen dioxide
What initially causes ocean currents, prevailing wind patterns, and other atmospheric disturbances?
Incoming solar radiation
Ocean temperature variations
Earth's rotation
Tidal forces
What is the difference between air inside and air outside of a greenhouse? Why?
The air inside the greenhouse is cooler than the outside air due to ventilation.
The air inside the greenhouse is warmer than the outside air because of the trapped solar energy inside.
The air inside the greenhouse has more humidity than the outside air due to plant respiration.
The air inside the greenhouse is the same temperature as the outside air because of equal exchange.
What human activity currently has most affected Earth’s atmosphere?
Burning fossil fuels
Deforestation
Overfishing
Industrial waste disposal
What would happen if there were no greenhouse gases in Earth’s atmosphere?
The atmosphere would cool and would not support life.
The atmosphere would become warmer and support more life.
The atmosphere would remain unchanged and support life as usual.
The atmosphere would become toxic and uninhabitable.
