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WorksheetsHCPS Science 4.4 Weather Review
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 49mins
Meteorologists track the daily conditions in the atmosphere. They are tracking and predicting the daily _______.
weather
climate
seasons
storms
What is the best prediction for the average temperature for Week 4 in August?
9°C
18°C
20°C
33°C
You have been watching the barometer over the past few hours. The air pressure has dropped. What weather information does this data indicate? Select 2 answer choices.
A. rainy and cloudy weather
B. indicates high pressure
C. indicates low pressure
D. dry and sunny weather
E. indicates no change in weather
A student is planning a trip to the Amazon rainforest. If the student wants to take tours outdoors and avoid rain, during which months should they plan to visit?
January and February
March and April
July and August
September and October
A student recorded the outdoor air temperature in Richmond, Virginia from July 1st through July 7th. On which day did the student likely make an error in measuring and recording the outdoor air temperature?
July 1
July 3
July 5
July 6
A student analyzed air temperature data for several days in April. Which of the following conclusions could the student make based on this data?
The air temperature increased from April 24 to April 26.
The air temperature was the highest on April 23rd.
The air temperature decreased from April 23rd to April 26th.
The air temperature was the lowest on April 25th.
Why would animals most likely have to leave an area during a drought?
to find warmer temperatures
to find shelter
to escape predators
to find water and food
Refer to the bar graph titled 'Total Yearly Rainfall.' What is the best prediction for how much rainfall this area will get next year in June?
50 mm
150 mm
225 mm
325 mm
While reading the barometer, the student noticed that the air pressure was rising. What weather conditions would you expect with an increase in air pressure?
A. clear skies
B. stormy weather
C. strong winds
D. light winds
E. cumulonimbus clouds
In which ways would a hurricane negatively impact a coastal forest ecosystem? Select 3 negative impacts on the coastal forest ecosystem.
heavy rain causes flooding on land
conditions are too dry for plants to grow
animals lose habitats and sources of food
strong winds knock over trees
dry conditions increase the chance of forest fires
Which graphic shows climate data for an area?
(Bar graph labeled 'Snowfall Amount' showing centimeters of snowfall for Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed)
(Weekly Forecast table showing weather icons and descriptions for Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu)
(Bar graph labeled 'Average Temperature' showing temperature in degrees Celsius for years 1980-1992)
(Weekly Rainfall table showing rainfall in cm for Week 1, Week 2, Week 3)
wind speed
What causes moisture to condense as liquid drops or freeze as crystals in the atmosphere?
High pressure zones
Heat from the sun
Low pressure zones
Wind currents
What forms when water vapor in the atmosphere cools to the point where it condenses?
Snowflakes
Clouds
Hail
Thunder
What is the term for water droplets or ice crystals falling from clouds?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Transpiration
What is a lightning bolt?
A sound wave
A spark of electric charge
A type of cloud
A form of precipitation
What causes thunder?
The sun's heat
Wind currents
The air expanding rapidly
Falling rain
What is a tornado?
A type of cloud
A rotating column of air
A form of precipitation
A sound wave
What is the simplest way to measure weather?
Using a thermometer
Observing clouds
Measuring rainfall
Watching the sun
What is evaporation?
Water turning into ice
Water changing into vapor
Water falling as rain
Water forming clouds
What is the role of the sun in the water cycle?
It cools the Earth
It provides energy for evaporation
It creates clouds
It causes precipitation
What is a solar flare?
A type of cloud
A sound wave
An explosive emission of particles
A form of precipitation
Which of the following occurs when there is a strong upward movement of warmer air and creates powerful winds that spin uncontrollably?
Earthquake
Tsunami
Monsoon
Tornado
What type of pressure system brings days of good weather (good climate)?
low pressure
high pressure
WHAT IS A COLD FRONT
What is humidity?
cold air
hot air
the amount of moisture in the air
direction of a front
The thermometer shows the temperature is about _________
(click the picture to enlarge it)
75*C
30*C
80*C
25*C
Which of the following is used to measure air pressure?
Thermometer
Anemometer
Balance
Barometer
Based on the headline, which is most likely TRUE?
It might rain
It will be a clear day
The sun will come out
Snow will melt.
A region's _______ is measured using average data over the last 30 years.
Precipitation
Weather
Climate
Temperature
Which type of weather could be indicated by this kind of cloud?
Thunderstorm
Light Rain/Precipitation
Fair Weather
Tornado
Based on the headline, all of the following are true EXCEPT _______.
There could be snow this week
It will be a cooler temperature than today
You will need a heavy coat to go outside
The temperature will rise
Which tool measures wind speed?
Thermometer
Wind sock
Anemometer
Barometer
Tornado
Thunderstorm
Blizzard
Hurricane
Which of the following always forms over water?
Tornado
Thunderstorm
Blizzard
Hurricane
According to the data, which day has the HIGHEST chance of thunderstorms & heavy rain?
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Which image shows the impact of SEVERE weather?
Which comes first in a thunderstorm, lightning or thunder?
Lightning
Thunder
Students measured precipitation using the rain gauge shown.
(a) cm of rain was collected.
(Remember: 1/2= 0.5, 1/4=0.25)
This is an example of a _______ (fair weather) cloud.
Cumulus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Stratus
This is an example of a _______ (storm) cloud.
Cumulus
Cirrus
Cumulonimbus
Stratus
