Weather & Whatnot & Climate
Weather Things & Climate
Weather & Climate
Weather & Climate Things
Climate & Weather & Whatnot
100
Kelli correctly used the weather instrument in her school's weather station as shown in the diagram and recorded the data she measured.
What weather data did Kelli record?
- It was 68
F outside. - It had rained 1.2 inches outside.
- The wind was blowing at 8 mph outside.
- The wind was blowing from the northeast.
- The wind was blowing at 8 mph outside.
100
Use the 2011 average daily temperatures and monthly precipitation recorded in the table below for Raleigh, North Carolina, for the question.
Which statement is the best prediction of the weather in April and November of next year?
- The weather will be cooler in November but drier in April.
- The weather will be cooler in November but wetter in April.
- The weather will be warmer in November but drier in April.
- The weather will be warmer in November but wetter in April.
- The weather will be cooler in November but drier in April.
100
The table shows the average monthly temperatures for Chicago, Illinois; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Williston, North Dakota, for four months.
Which statement about the weather in these three cities is correct?
- Knoxville is warmer than Williston in July and colder than Chicago in April.
- Chicago is colder than Knoxville in January and warmer than Williston in July.
- Williston is colder than Chicago in April and warmer than Knoxville in October.
- Chicago is warmer than Knoxville in October and colder than Williston in January.
- Chicago is colder than Knoxville in January and warmer than Williston in July.
100
A local weather station recorded the average daily temperature for a city for five days.
Which statement correctly compares the temperature of the city on any two given days?
- It was warmer on Sunday than on Monday.
- It was warmer on Monday than on Tuesday.
- It was colder on Tuesday than on Thursday.
- It was colder on Thursday than on Wednesday.
- It was warmer on Monday than on Tuesday.
100
Nate recorded the average monthly temperature and the average monthly precipitation for his city from January to June. The readings are shown in the table.
Which statement correctly compares the weather in the city?
- April was colder and drier than June but warmer and wetter than March.
- March was colder and drier than May but warmer and wetter than January.
- June was warmer and drier than February but colder and wetter than April.
- February was warmer and drier than January but colder and wetter than June.
March was colder and drier than May but warmer and wetter than January.
200
Brad lives in the United States, which is located in the Northern Hemisphere, and Frank lives in Australia, which is located in the Southern Hemisphere. Which statement correctly compares the seasons Brad and Frank experience?
- During April, Brad experiences spring, and Frank experiences fall.
- During January, Brad experiences winter, and Frank experiences fall.
- During July, Brad experiences summer, and Frank experiences spring
During October, Brad experiences fall, and Frank experiences summer.
During April, Brad experiences spring, and Frank experiences fall.
200
Jane recorded the temperature every four hours starting at 6 a.m. for her science project. She plotted a graph from the data.
During which time period was the change in the temperature the greatest ?
- 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
200
Use the table that shows the average temperatures for a year in Nags Head, North Carolina to answer the question.
Which months are the warmest ?
- April, May, and June
- August, September, and October
- February, March, and April
June, July, and August
June, July, and August
200
Use the table that shows the average precipitation for a year in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, to answer the question.
During which season does Wrightsville Beach experience the highest amount of precipitation?
winter
- spring
- summer
- fall
- summer
200
The table shows details of temperature and precipitation in a region for six months of the year.
What can be concluded from the data?
- January had a higher average temperature and higher average precipitation than June.
- April had a lower average temperature and lower average precipitation than February.
- May had a higher average temperature and higher average precipitation than March.
- June had a lower average temperature and lower average precipitation than March.
- May had a higher average temperature and higher average precipitation than March.
300
Use the table that shows the average temperatures for a year in Nags Head, North Carolina to answer the question.
Between which two months is there the greatest difference in the monthly average low?
- March and April
- May and June
October and November
November and December
- May and June
300
When it is spring in the Northern Hemisphere, what season is occurring in the Southern Hemisphere?
- spring
- summer
- fall
- winter
- fall
300
A teacher demonstrates an activity in which water is boiled in an electric kettle, while the teacher holds a piece of glass 30 cm above the kettle.
Water droplets collect on the glass surface. Which process can explain the appearance of water droplets?
- condensation
- precipitation
- runoff
- transpiration
- condensation
300
Which statement is true about the movement of the Gulf Stream?
- The Gulf Stream moves across the border between the U.S. and Canada.
- The Gulf Stream moves up the eastern coastline of the U.S. and then out across the Atlantic Ocean.
- The Gulf Stream moves down the western coastline of the U.S. and then out across the Pacific Ocean.
- The Gulf Stream moves along the Gulf Coast of the U.S. and then around the Gulf of Mexico.
- The Gulf Stream moves up the eastern coastline of the U.S. and then out across the Atlantic Ocean.
300
A student is asked to name two processes in the water cycle in which water changes to water vapor and is released in the atmosphere. Which processes should the student choose?
- evaporation and melting
- evaporation and condensation
- transpiration and evaporation
- transpiration and melting
- transpiration and evaporation
400
On which factor does the variation in the wind speed most directly depend?
- quantity of rainfall
- types of clouds present
- difference in air pressure
- quantity of water vapor in the air
- difference in air pressure
400
The diagram shows processes of the water cycle labeled from 1 to 5. A student identifies the processes as shown in the table.
Which processes did the student identify correctly?
- 1 and 2
- 3 and 4
- 1, 3, and 5
- 2, 3, and 4
- 1, 3, and 5
400
The map shows the path of a warm water surface current, labeled X.
What is x & what does it do?
Gulf Stream and carry warm water and milder temperatures along the Eastern Coast of the US
400
The diagram shows cold juice inside a glass.
What caused the water droplets to form on the outside of the glass?
- Precipitation came from the surrounding air to the outside of the glass.
- The water vapor in the air outside of the glass condensed when it came in contact with the cooler surface of the glass.
- The water vapor in the air outside of the glass evaporated when it came in contact with the cooler surface of the glass.
- Moisture came from the inside of the glass and stayed on the outside of the glass.
- The water vapor in the air outside of the glass condensed when it came in contact with the cooler surface of the glass.
400
Which area on the map would a hurricane most likely hit?
area A
area B
area C
area D
area C
500
The Gulf Stream current moves off the East Coast of the United States. What type of climate does this current cause along the East Coast?
- cool and dry climate
- cool and wet climate
- moderate and dry climate
- moderate and wet climate
- moderate and wet climate
500
The map shows the paths of hurricanes from one year.
Which statement explains the pattern of hurricane development and movement in the map?
Hurricanes develop over cold water, and many move along the jet stream.
Hurricanes develop over cold water, and many move along the Gulf Stream.
Hurricanes develop over warm water, and many move along the jet stream.
Hurricanes develop over warm water, and many move along the Gulf Stream.
Hurricanes develop over warm water, and many move along the Gulf Stream.
500
Jody was excited when his mother picked him up from school. Small snowflakes had started to fall. It snowed for awhile. The next morning, Jody went outside to play. The snow was almost totally melted.
What causes the changes in local weather from day to day?
changes in wind direction
movement of air masses
movement of earth around the Sun
rotation of earth on its axis
movement of air masses
500
Choose the answer from the menu.
What type of cloud is shown beneath the bridge.
fog
500
A student studies a weather map showing a warm front moving toward City M.
The student predicts possible weather conditions for City M and lists them in a chart.
1. City M will have fair weather.
2. Clouds will form above City M.
3. City M will have steady rain.
4. Winds will stop blowing in City M.
Which weather conditions are correctly predicted by the student for City M?
1 and 2
1 and 4
2 and 3
3 and 4
2 and 3