WorksheetsWEATHER
Total questions: 34
Worksheet time: 17mins
Climate describes the atmospheric conditions in a place at a specific time. It changes rapidly
True
False
___________ describes the atmospheric conditions in a place at a specific time. It changes rapidly
Precipitation
Hook Echo
Weather
Prevailing Winds
Weather conditions in a certain area over a long period of time is referred to as...
Weather
Climate
Relative Humidity
Precipitation
What is weather?
A pattern of the atmosphere over a long period of time
The state of the atmosphere over a short period of time
The direction of the wind
The temperature of a place
How is air pressure measured?
Thermometer
Barometer
Psychrometer
Wind vane
What is humidity?
Any form of water that falls from the sky to the ground.
A measure of the transparency of the atmosphere.
The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a certain time and place.
The amount of water vapor in the air.
How is temperature measured?
Wind vane
Thermometer
Barometer
Rain guage
What is precipitation?
Any form of water that falls to Earth's surface from the clouds.
Amount of water vapor in the air.
Force of air molecules pushing on an area.
Wind speed
Instrument that measures wind speed?
Wind vane
Anemometer
Cumulus
Barometer
what weather element refers to 'the weight of air pressing down on us and everything on the surface of the earth.'
When there is a high pressure in a specific area, it indicates a fair weather. On the other hand, areas of low pressure are experiencing a bad weather.
precipitation
humidity
cloud cover
air pressure
What scientist studies and predicts the weather?
physicist
geologist
biologist
meteorologist
In which form does water rise into the atmosphere when it evaporates?
water vapor
water droplets
snow
ice
Atmospheric pressure is measure and recorded in...
Barometer and Millibars
Thermometer and Millibars
Millibars and Weather Station
What is the wind direction
Northeast
Northwest
Southeast
Southwest
How is weather different than climate?
Climate only describes pressure
It is the average of weather year after year
It is the state of atmosphere at specific time
There is no difference
Which statement is a true difference between weather and climate
Weather can change
Weather is short term, climate is long term
Only climate is cold
Only the United States has a climate
What is the wind direction?
north west
south east
south west
east
This weather instrument is a...
anemometer
barometer
wind vane
thermometer
This weather instrument is a...
anemometer
barometer
wind vane
thermometer
Water collected from rain can be used to produce _________________________.
music
food
electricity
_____________________ - is one kind of destructive storm which brings about strong winds and heavy rain.
Blizzard
Typhoon
Avalanche
_________________________ - A covering of water over an area which is normally dry.
Earthquake
Tsunami
Flood
There are extreme weather events called ___________ _________ which affect people's life negatively.
weather station
weather hazards
weather forecast
What is a weather station?
A place where weather forecasts are broadcasted
A facility that measures and observes the weather
A device used to measure temperature
A type of satellite used for weather prediction
How is temperature measured?
In degrees Celsius using a thermometer
In kilometers per hour using an anemometer
In millibars using a barometer
In millimeters using a rain gauge
What does a rain gauge measure?
Wind speed in kilometers per hour
Precipitation in millimeters
Temperature in degrees Celsius
Humidity in percentage
What is condensation in the water cycle?
Water vapor turning back into liquid
Water turning into vapor
Water falling as precipitation
Water being absorbed by the ground
What is the role of weather satellites?
To broadcast weather forecasts
To measure temperature and humidity
To scan the earth’s atmosphere and gather data
To regulate air traffic
What are the requirements for locating a weather station? Pick 2
An open space, away from buildings
Close to a wall for shelter
On a flat, even preferably grassy surface
In a natural environment such as a forest.
This instrument measure wind speed. What is it called?
Wind vane
Anemometer
Hygrometer
Barometer
This instrument measures the humidity of the air. What is it called?
Wind vane
Anemometer
Hygrometer
Barometer
What does this instrument measure?
Air pressure
Wind speed
Air pressure
Precipitation
This instrument measures the humidity of the air. What is it called?
Wind vane
Anemometer
Hygrometer
Barometer
Which term is a measure of the amount of moisture in the air?
percipitation
humidity
heat
pressure
