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WorksheetsWeather, Climate, Seasons, Tools, Forecasts, and Data
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Worksheet time: 5hrs 14mins
measures wind speed
thermometer
wind vane
anemometer
barometer
measures air pressure
barometer
anemometer
thermometer
wind vane
measures wind direction
anemometer
wind vane
wind gauge
wind meter
What two factors are needed to measure wind?
temperature and humidity
direction and speed
altitude and pressure
density and viscosity
Which would be the best way to collect data from a rain gauge?
check and record the data once a week
check and record the data every day, at the same time every day
check and record the data for 3 days, then estimate what the next readings will be
research the rainfall history of the area, then estimate how much rainfall may occur
measures air pressure
barometer
anemometer
thermometer
wind vane
A weather report predicts strong winds, heavy rain, and possible flooding in North Carolina. Which type of severe weather is most likely being described?
Tornado
Hurricane
Blizzard
Drought
A student records the following data for a week: high temperatures, little precipitation, and clear skies. Which season is most likely being observed?
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Given a table of daily temperatures and precipitation for a month, what pattern would you expect to see during the transition from winter to spring in North Carolina?
Decreasing temperatures and less precipitation
Increasing temperatures and more precipitation
No change in weather patterns
Decreasing temperatures and more snow
Jason’s table shows weather conditions for an area for the four seasons of one year. It rains more in the spring than in the fall in this are
The data in the table are not in order by season. Column 2 is winter. Which sequence below places the columns in order by season?a
2 4 1 3
2 3 4 2
2 1 3 4
2 4 3 1
Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas along the equator?
Temperatures along the equator vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter.
Temperatures along the equator are consistently warm all year long.
Temperatures along the equator are consistently cool all year long.
Which is the most important reason for the study and collection of weather data?
to increase citizens’ knowledge about weather data
to increase employment opportunities for meteorologists
to help predict weather patterns that impact the safety of people
The graphs show monthly temperature and precipitation data.
Which prediction could be made based on the data?
Next year, the warmest months will have the most precipitation.
Next year, the warmest months will have the least precipitation.
Next year, the coldest months will have the most precipitation.
Next year, the coldest months will have the least precipitation.
A table showing precipitation amounts and temperature for Cary, NC.
Based on this data, what kind of weather would most likely be forecast for the weekend?
cool and rainy
warm and rainy
cool and thunderstorms
Which method of collecting weather data is most likely to be accurate?
collecting daily from the same place at the same time
collecting daily from different places at different times
collecting weekly from different places at the same time
collecting weekly from the same place at different times
What question could students answer after reading this map?
What is the temperature in Alaska?
What is the climate for the majority of the U.S.?
What is the difference in population of the Northern hemisphere compared to the Southern hemisphere?
Which city has the most rainfall for the month of September?
Based on the data on this map, which statement is correct?
Helena receives more precipitation during warmer months.
Helena receives most of its precipitation during winter.
When the temperatures are low, Helena gets a lot of snow.
Summer always has more precipitation.
The numbers on the barometer are dropping. What does this mean?
It is getting much colder.
The air pressure is increasing.
Rain will be stopping soon.
Air pressure is decreasing.
What information do you not find on a weather map?
cold front
warm front
high or low pressure
seasons
Which of the following measures wind speed?
The hygrometer measures_________________
the atmosphere's hotness.
the amount of water vapor that is in the atmosphere.
the weight of the air on earth.
the speed of the wind.
A (a) is a scientist who studies the weather.
The person on TV that tells me the weather forecast is a _____________________.
weatherologist
weather wizard
meteorologist
The forecast calls for 2 inches of rain in Powdersville this Saturday. What tool could I place outside to see if the prediction was correct?
thermometer
anemometer
rain gauge
My wind vane is pointing South. From which direction is the wind blowing?
North
South
East
Which instrument will help you decide if it is warm enough to go swimming?
thermometer
anemometer
wind vane
What would you measure with this tool?
temperature
rainfall
wind speed
How does an anemometer work?
cups spin to measure wind speed
it collects rain
it points to the wind
What does this tool measure?
wind speed
rainfall
temperature
What is the study of the atmosphere and weather called?
Biology
Geology
Meteorology
Astronomy
What is the term for the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place?
Climate
Temperature
Weather
Pressure
What is the term for a prediction of future weather conditions?
Forecast
Analysis
Measurement
Observation
A scientist who studies the earth's atmosphere and who monitors, studies, and forecasts the weather.
meteorologist
biologist
weatherologist
oceanographer
What do you call the prediction that meteorologists make about the weather?
guess
forecasts
backcasts
forwardcasts
All of the following tools are useful in measuring local weather conditions EXCEPT -
thermometers
rain gauges
wind socks
telescopes
The table shows some weather data collected over a five day period. What trend over the five days can be observed in the collected data?
There was more rain on warm days than on cool days
There were fewer clouds on Thursday than on Monday
The temperature decreased as the cloud cover increased
The temperature increased over the course of the week
In which example would a thermometer be the best tool to use?
Measuring the amount of rainfall in a backyard over a week
Checking the wind before heading out in a sailboat
Deciding if it is warm enough to take a weekend trip to the beach
Checking the wind direction before flying a kite
Students gathered weather data during the day and recorded it in a table. What tool did the students use to gather the data?
Thermometer
Rain gauge
Wind vane
Spring scale
Students measured the rainfall outside their classroom for five days and recorded their observations.
There was an increase in the amount of rainfall between–
June 10 and June 11
June 11 and June 12
June 12 and June 13
June 13 and June 14
The chart shows the high temperature for part of a week. If the temperature pattern continues into the weekend, what high temperature would be predicted for Saturday?
25
22
20
15
Tool used to measure rainfall
Rain gauge
Weather
Symbols
Thermometer
Tool used to measure temperature
Rain gauge
Weather
Symbols
Thermometer
What is this tool used for?
Knowing the amount of rain that has fallen
Identifying temperature
Determining which direction the wind is blowing
Determining the speed of the wind blowing
We can use meteorlolgists' _____________ to help predict the weather.
patterns
weather
climate
forecasts
This weather instrument is a...
anemometer
Chicken pointer
wind vane
wind sock
This tool helps a meteorologist see oncoming weather.
satellite image/radar
rain gauge
T.V.
forecast
This tool reads the pressure in the air...
Thermometer
Barometer
Rain Gauge
Anemometer
A ___________ _____________ is a tool that is launched into the air that collects data about the atmosphere.
rain gauge
weather balloon
What do you use to measure wind speed?
The highest recorded temperature for Austin, Texas is 112 degrees fahrenheit.
Weather
Climate
The average yearly rainfall in Hawaii is 78 inches.
Weather
Climate
A big blizzard in Connecticut caused power outages across the state.
Weather
Climate
Maria looked out her window and noticed it was a cloudy day.
Weather
Climate
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast.
Weather
Climate
The daily forecast for Charlotte, North Carolina, is partly cloudy with a 30% chance of rain.
Weather
Climate
When looking at the precipitation in the desert over time, we noticed that the desert is very dry.
Weather
Climate
The average low temperature for Austin, Texas is 56 degrees fahrenheit.
Weather
Climate
A typical day in Brazil would be hot and humid.
Weather
Climate
Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas along the equator?
Hot in summer, cold in winter
warm all year long
cold all year long
Which has greatest effect on temperature in areas with moderate climate?
latitude
rainfall
humidity
number of cities
Which statement is accurate about seasons in North Carolina?
temperatures vary during each different season
average temperature is very warm during each season
it is difficult to notice changes in temperatures between seasons
it is cold during each season
Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?
The thunderstorm occurred today.
The average summer temperature has been high for ten years.
The snowfall was more this week than last week.
The average wind speed will increase this weekend.
Temperatures along the equator is different from the mid latitudes because...
Equator temperatures vary with seasons while mid latitudes are always warm
Equator temperatures are always very cold while mid latitudes vary with the seasons
Equator temperatures are always very warm while mid latitudes are always very cold
Equator temperatures are always very warm while mid latitudes vary with the seasons
Which statement best describes temperature patterns at the mid-latitudes?
temperatures are hot in the summer, cold in the winter
temperatures are warm all year long
temperatures are cold all year long
What most affects the average temperature of an area?
precipitation
vegetation
humidity
latitude
What is the best way to collect data from a rain gauge?
Check and record once a day
Check and record once a week
Check and record once a month
Check and record once a year
Why is it important to collect weather data?
To increase people's knowledge of weather
to increase jobs for meteorologists
to predict the weather and keep people safe
This morning it was 41degrees. It will be sunny all day...what will the temperature most likely be at 2 pm?
32
41
67
98
To learn an area's climate we should read about its weather...
today
yesterday
last week
an average of the last ten years
My cat Bob asked, "How hot is it outside?" I replied, "I don't know, Bob. Grab the _____________ and measure it yourself."
anemometer
rain gauge
thermometer
wind vane
When it is summer in the northern hemisphere, it is winter in the southern hemisphere. Why would the northern and southern hemispheres have opposite seasons?
The orbit of the Earth around the sun.
The combination of the Earth's tilt and orbit around the sun.
The tilt of the Earth on its axis.
The two hemispheres are able to take turns with the sun.
Which has the greatest effect on the temperature of a region?
The amount of plants it has.
The amount of rainfall it has.
The amount of humans it has.
The amount of sunlight it has.
The storm brought wind speeds of 25 miles per hour.
What weather tool was used to take this measurement?
barometer
anemometer
thermometer
rain gauge
In which direction do most weather systems move across the United States?
North to South
East to West
South to East
West to East
Which season generally has the coldest temperatures?
Fall
Spring
Winter
Summer
What is located at 00 latitude?
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn
Arctic Circle
Equator
What is the season in the Northern Hemisphere when the North Pole is pointed toward the sun?
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
When we are celebrating the 4th of July in the United States, what season is it in Chile?
winter
spring
summer
fall
When it is winter in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is it in the Southern Hemisphere?
winter
spring
summer
fall
In Summer, we experience
more direct sunlight
less direct sunlight
equal amounts of sunlight
The path that Earth takes around the sun is called its
Rotation
Revolution/Orbit
Axis
How does Earth’s tilt on it’s axis cause seasons?
It doesn’t.
Earth’s tilt causes seasons because when Earth is tilted on its axis toward the Sun, there is summer, and when it is tilted away from the Sun, it is winter.
Earth is not tilted.
Earth’s tilt causes seasons because when Earth is tilted on its axis toward the Sun, there is winter, and when it is tilted away from the Sun, it is summer.
The imaginary line through the center of the Earth that it spins on is called the:
Axis
Equator
Latitude
Longitude
Which season is characterized by snow and bare trees as shown in the top left image?
Spring
Summer
Winter
Fall
Fill in the blank: A season is a time of year with a distinct ______ of temperature and sunlight.
pattern
change
type
color
What is the main characteristic of a season?
A) Distinct pattern of temperature and sunlight
B) Random weather changes
C) Constant temperature
D) No sunlight
Earth's axis is an _______ line from the North Pole to the South Pole through the center of Earth.
imaginary
real
visible
invisible
What causes the seasons to change on Earth?
The Earth's distance from the Sun
The tilt of the Earth's axis
The speed of Earth's rotation
The shape of Earth's orbit.
Earth's axis is tilted towards or away from the sun at different points in its orbit, causing different amounts of sunlight. What does this cause?
Day and night
Seasons
Tides
Eclipses
Fill in the blank: Earth's axis is tilted, so it receives different amounts of ______.
water
sunlight
wind
rain
