WorksheetsTopic 2 Test - Weather in the Atmosphere
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Jasmine breathed against the window pane and noticed that her breath made a spot on it from the water vapor in her breath. Which stage of the water cycle would this show?
precipitation
evaporation
condensation
transpiration
In the paragraph below, what are the three words that name how water vapor enters the atmosphere?
The sun causes evaporation by heating water molecules until they speed up and spread out, entering the air as water vapor. Plants take in water through their roots, and it moves up the stem and into the leaves. Transpiration then occurs. Animals, including people, breathe out or exhale in the process of respiration.
evaporation, transpiration, respiration
condensation, precipitation, filtration
photosynthesis, absorption, digestion
diffusion, osmosis, circulation
The condition causing a change in precipitation from rain to ice is ________________
falling temperatures
high humidity
strong winds
low pressure
Falling ice pellets change to rain, and then the rain stops and the sun comes out. Which stage of the water cycle is represented when the rain stopped and the sun came out?
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
Collection
5. Ethan watched the news one evening. During the weather section, the
weather forecast was presented.
sports highlights were shown.
a cooking segment aired.
a political debate took place.
A meteorologist said a cold front was moving in and then showed a picture of the front. How will these two air masses interact, and what kind of weather will they bring?
The warm air rises above the heavier cold air and this front brings clear skies.
The warm air rises above the heavier cold air and this front brings severe weather.
The cold air rises above the heavier warm air and this front brings light rain.
The cold air slides under the warm air and the front becomes occluded.
Choose one phrase from Column A and one phrase from Column B to complete the sentences below.
maritime tropical
the area is near the coast and far south
maritime polar
the area is near the coast and far north
continental polar
the area is away from the coast and far north
continental tropical
the area is away from the coast and far south
Cody lives in Florida, along the eastern coast. The kind of air mass likely to occur over his region would be __________________________. It would develop here because ___________________________________________________________.
maritime tropical. It would develop here because the area is near the coast and far south.
continental polar. It would develop here because the area is inland and far north.
maritime polar. It would develop here because the area is near the coast and far north.
continental tropical. It would develop here because the area is inland and far south.
How has technology changed weather forecasting for meteorologists?
Forecasts have not changed because of technology.
Forecasts have improved because technology changes the weather.
Forecasts have improved because technology provides more information.
Forecasts have not changed because technology prevents meteorologists from making observations.
What is the relationship between air masses and ocean currents?
Warm air masses warm the ocean currents.
Cold air masses cool the ocean currents.
Warm ocean currents cool the air masses above them.
Warm ocean currents warm the air masses above them.
If the Gulf Stream cooled, what would happen to the climate?
The climate along the East coast would become colder.
The climate along the East coast would become warmer.
The climate along the East coast would remain unchanged.
The climate along the East coast would become more tropical.
Meteorologists strive to make accurate weather forecasts. Why are accurate forecasts important? Choose the two statements that apply.
They help people prepare for severe weather.
They help people understand what weather maps are for.
They help fishers learn about the seasons.
They help farmers know when to plant and harvest.
They help people who want to be meteorologists.
William decided that the weather would be ____________ because the barometric pressure was _________________ .
stormy, falling
sunny, rising
cloudy, steady
windy, high
Ava lives in Miami, Florida, and after a hurricane passed over the city, heavy rains developed, and Miami flooded. Why are floods so destructive?
They cause water to remain for a long time because the ground is saturated and it doesn’t run off quickly.
Flood waters remain for a short time and can happen with very little warning.
Floods often drain surrounding areas and can bring more flooding.
Flooding often occurs at night, and the flood waters can’t be seen.
What factors play a part in determining the climate found in Florida? Choose the three that apply.
ocean currents
latitude
high altitude
prevailing winds
long distance from water
Explain why Lexie noticed a difference in her breathing at high altitude compared to sea level.
Because the air pressure is lower at high altitude, making it harder to get enough oxygen.
Because the temperature is higher at high altitude, affecting her breathing.
Because there is more pollution at high altitude, making it difficult to breathe.
Because the humidity is higher at high altitude, causing breathing issues.
What happens to air at higher altitudes?
Air pressure increases at higher altitudes.
Air density decreases at higher altitudes.
There is a greater gravitational pull on air molecules at higher altitudes.
Temperature has a decreasing effect on air molecules at higher altitudes.
Global winds occur due to ______________ over a large area, and this forms ______________ caused by cool and warm air.
uneven heating, convection currents
even heating, radiation waves
constant temperature, pressure zones
uniform cooling, thermal layers
