WorksheetsScience Review for Test 2 October 2025
Total questions: 65
Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins
True or False
The atmosphere keeps the earth from being too hot or too cold.
True
False
True or False
A rain gauge is used to measure the amount of rain that falls.
True
False
True or False
A cycle that moves water from the earth to the sky and back to the earth again is called the weather cycle.
True
False
True or False
Cumulus clouds are fluffy and can form thunderclouds.
True
False
True or False
Water that is frozen into tiny pellets that fall from the sky is rain.
True
False
A long period of time with very little precipitation is a ______.
blizzard
drought
hurricane
A funnel-shaped cloud of swirling winds that reaches the ground is a ______.
drought
flood
tornado
A snowstorm with strong winds is a ______.
blizzard
hurricane
thunderstorm
The climate zone that is not too hot or too cold and has four seasons is the ______ zone.
polar
temperate
tropical
The climate zone that is almost always cold and has a summer and winter is the ______ zone.
polar
temperate
tropical
Label the climate zones.
temperate zone
tropical zone
polar zone
Label the climate zones.
polar zone
temperate zone
What is the typical temperature in the Polar Zone?
not too hot or too cold
almost always cold
hot almost all the time
What is the typical preciptation in the Polar Zone?
not much preciptation; mostly snow
time of havy rain and times of little snow
What are the typical seasons in the Polar Zone?
spring, summer, winter and fall
summer and winter
What is the typical temperature in the Temperate Zone?
not too hot or too cold
hot almost all the time
What is the typical precipitation in the Temperate Zone?
not much precipitation; mostly snow
times of rain and some snow each year
times of heavy rain and times of little or no rain
What are the typical seasons in the Temperate Zone?
dry season and wet season
summer and winter
spring, summer, winter and fall
What is the typical temperature in the Tropical Zone?
hot almost all the time
not too hot or too cold
almost always cold
What is the typical precipitation in the Tropical Zone?
times of rain and some snow each year
times of heavy rain and times of little to no rain
not much preciptation; mostly snow
What are the seasons in the Tropical Zone?
spring, summer, winter, and fall
summer and winter
dry season and wet season
Antarctica is in the ________ climate zone.
temperate
tropical
polar
Which of the following locations is in the tropical climate zone?
Tokyo, Japan
Bangkok, Thailand
Fairbanks, Alaska
Madrid, Spain is located in the _______ climate zone.
polar
temperate
tropical
Nashville, TN is in the _______ climate zone.
polar
temperate
tropical
The atmosphere ___ and ___.
protects the earth like a blanket
keeps the earth from being too hot or too cold
forms close to the ground
Read the weather forecast. Mark the best temperature prediction for the next day's weather.
H 72° L 54°
H 65° L 48°
H 80° L 60°
H 60° L 50°
A tool used to measure the amount of rain that falls is ___
an anemometer
a rain gauge
a thermometer
A tool used to measure temperature is ___
an anemometer
a rain gauge
a thermometer
A tool used to measure wind speed is ___
an anemometer
a thermometer
a weathervane
A tool used to measure the direction the wind is blowing is ___
an anemometer
a rain gauge
a weathervane
A weather satellite can be used to ___ and ___.
report wind speeds in the atmosphere
change the earth's temperature
take pictures of the earth's surface
Liquid water that falls from the sky to the ground is _______.
rain
snow
hail
fog
Water frozen into tiny crystals that stick together and fall from the sky is _______.
snow
hail
rain
sleet
Water frozen into tiny pellets that fall from the sky is _______.
sleet
dew
fog
hail
Water frozen into large pellets that fall from the sky, usually in warm weather, is _______.
hail
snow
sleet
rain
Label the water cycle.
evaporation
condensation
freezing
sublimation
Clouds that are wide with thin layers are called ________ clouds. They often cause gray skies but do not bring heavy rain.
stratus
cumulus
cirrus
nimbus
Clouds that form close to the ground are called ________.
fog
cumulus
stratus
cirrus
Clouds that are fluffy and cotton-like usually mean the weather is fair. These are called ________ clouds. They can grow large and tall and can form thunderclouds.
cumulus
stratus
cirrus
nimbus
Clouds that are high, thin, and wispy often mean a change in weather is coming. These are called ________ clouds.
cirrus
cumulus
stratus
nimbus
A long period of time with very little preciptation
blizzard
drought
flood
hurricane
thunderstorm
Water the flows over onto land that is usually dry
blizzard
drought
flood
hurricane
tornado
Severe weather that usually occurs in warm weather and has lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds
blizzard
drought
flood
hurricane
tornado
A funnel-shaped cloud of swirling winds that reaches the ground
blizzard
drought
flood
hurricane
tornado
A storm of strong, swirling winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters
blizzard
drought
flood
hurricane
tornado
A snowstorm with strong winds
blizzard
drought
flood
hurricane
tornado
What kind of weather could be dangerous for people, land, and buildings?
How can weather predictions help you?
What kind of severe weather happens most often?
Which kind of storm can affect a larger area: a hurricane or a tornado?
Write a severe weather plan for your family. Your plan should include where to go during severe weather. Your plan should list at least six items to include in your emergency kit.
The condition of the air at a certain time and place is called _______.
(a)
cloud
meteorologist
predict
water cycle
To make a careful guess at what may happen is to _______.
(a)
cloud
meteorologist
water cycle
A scientist who studies weather is a _______.
(a)
cloud
water cycle
A prediction of coming weather is called a _______.
(a)
cloud
water cycle
A cycle that moves water from the earth to the sky and back to the earth again is called the _______.
(a)
cloud
When water vapor condenses, it forms a _______.
(a)
The sun heats the air and causes the air to move.
The atmosphere is moving air.
The pattern of weather in an area for a long period of time is called (a)
The pattern of warm and cold weather or wet and dry weather is called a (a)
The area at the top of the earth is called the (a)
The area at the bottom of the earth is called the (a)
An area of the world that has a certain type of climate is called a (a)
