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WorksheetsWeather, Climate, and Climate Change
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 31mins
A force applied by the weight of air.
cold front
barometer
air pressure
humidity
The amount of water vapor in the air.
warm front
humidity
precipitation
air pressure
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls from the clouds in the sky.
humidity
liquid
precipitation
weather
Average weather conditions of a region over decades.
weather
cold fron
season
climate
Which of these can be used to describe the condition of the atmosphere?
temperature
wind speed
clouds
all of these
At the beach on a hot day, you notice dark clouds moving in from over the ocean. What most likely caused this to happen?
precipitation & evaporation
water is wet
transpiration & evaporation
evaporation & condensation
Which of the following is not a factor that affects climate?
latitude (distance from the equator)
oceans
longitude (distance east or west)
global winds
A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.
Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.
Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.
Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.
Find the independent variable (IV): You experiment to find out if you can blow bigger bubbles when it is hot outside or when it is cold outside.
bubble blowing technique
Size of bubbles
Type of bubble juice
Temperature
Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?
The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today.
The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.
The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.
The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.
At the seashore late in the afternoon on a hot, sunny day, a person often feels a strong breeze coming in from the ocean. Which of the following is the reason for the breeze?
The pounding waves generate air currents.
The heavy, cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace the warm air that rises over the land.
The warm air over the ocean rushes in to replace the cool air that rises over the land.
There are no clouds to block the wind coming in from the ocean.
What is the definition of "Greenhouse Effect?"
Gases that increase Earth's temperature
when the gases in Earth’s atmosphere trap heat from the Sun and keep the planet warm
the pattern of weather that occurs over time
When our climate changes
oxygen
How are greenhouse gasses harming our environment?
They aren't
Less heat is able to escape causing the Earth to cool down
Less heat is able to escape causing the Earth to warm up
More heat is able to escape
Without the greenhouse effect, Earth's atmosphere would be __________ to support life.
too hot
too wet
too dry
too cold
Many factors are used to determine the climate of an area. Which of the following are the two main factors that determine climate?
Precipitation and humidity
Temperature and air pressure
Temperature and precipitation
Wind conditions and humidity
The area in which you live has a particular climate. It also has weather. What is the difference between climate and weather?
Climate is determined by temperature and precipitation, whereas weather is determined only by humidity, air pressure, and wind conditions.
Weather is determined by temperature and precipitation, whereas climate is determined only by humidity, air pressure, and wind conditions.
Climate is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place, whereas weather is the characteristic climate in an area over a long period of time.
Weather is the condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place, whereas climate is the characteristic weather in an area over a long period of time.
Eliana measures the outdoor temperatures each day for a week at exactly 3:00 pm. The temperatures she records are all between 25 ◦C and 30 ◦C. Eliana concludes that the climate of her area is tropical. What is the most important reason why her study and conclusion may not be correct?
She recorded the temperature at only one time of day instead of more often.
She made her conclusion based only on temperature and not also on precipitation.
She made her conclusion based on only 1 week of data instead of over a long period of time.
She did not calculate the humidity, air pressure, and wind conditions when she made her conclusion.
Aurora records the following observations: It rained on Monday. It was sunny on Tuesday. It rained again on Wednesday. What is Aurora recording?
Observations of the climate
Observations of the weather
Observations of both weather and climate
Observations of neither weather nor climate
One of the main factors used to determine climate is temperature. For example, a tropical climate has generally warm temperatures throughout the year. What is the other main factor used to determine climate?
Humidity
Air pressure
Precipitation
Wind conditions
Jorge looked out the window at the thermometer. He recorded the information shown. Which conclusion below can Jorge make based on information from his reading?
The current climate indicates that a puddle of water is likely to freeze.
The current weather indicates that a puddle of water is likely to freeze.
The current climate indicates that a puddle of water is not likely to freeze.
The current weather indicates that a puddle of water is not likely to freeze.
A student climbs the stairs in her house on a summer day and notices that it is much hotter upstairs than downstairs. What is the best explanation for this?
Warm air moves upward in convection currents.
The Coriolis Effect heats air that is higher.
The upstairs is closer to the sun.
Warm air sinks in convection currents.
What kind of climate do you live in when you are farther from the ocean?
Polar Climate
Tropical Climate
Continental Climate
Temperate Climate
What kind of region receives less than 25 centimeters of rain annually (low precipitation)?
Desert
Tropical
Continental
Polar
How does the sun's energy most directly influence precipitation in an area?
Suns's energy drives the water cycle
Sun's energy creates surface currents in the ocean.
Sun's energy controls condensation.
Sun's energy controls runoff.
A climate zone near the equator that has warm temperatures and direct sunlight all year.
Savannas
Tropical Zone
Deserts
Continential Climates
A climate zone characterized by very little precipitation and extremely cold temperatures.
Marine Climates
Polar Zone
Climate
Temperate Zone
Moderate climate zone between the polar zones and the tropics.
Savannas
Marine Climates
Climate
Temperate Zone
What is the main reason for the cold temperatures in polar climate zones?
They are close to the equator.
They receive less direct sunlight.
They have many volcanoes.
They are covered in forests.
Students observe the following weather data:
Precipitation: 35 %
Wind Speed: 10 km/h
Humidity: 20%
Temperature: 26°C
1. Claim: What type of weather is most likely happening?2. Evidence: Use at least two pieces of data from the information above to support your claim.
(You may use precipitation percentage, wind speed, humidity, or temperature.)3. Reasoning: Explain how the evidence supports your claim.
Describe how precipitation chance, wind, humidity, and temperature help identify this type of weather.
Human activities can change Earth’s climate over long periods of time.
Please state your claim, provide evidence, and explain your reasoning.
1. Claim: State one way humans contribute to climate change.
2. Evidence: Provide one scientific piece of evidence (such as increased carbon dioxide, higher global temperatures, melting ice, or extreme weather).
3. Reasoning: Explain why this evidence supports your claim and how it affects the Earth’s climate system.
Scientists have observed that Earth’s average temperature has increased as the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has increased.
Question:
Explain how the greenhouse effect works and how an increase in greenhouse gases can lead to climate change. Use scientific ideas and evidence in your explanation.
