Water Cycle
Measure Weather
Weather tools & Patterns
Weather patterns and predictions
Climate
100
What should she label the process of water moving from the ocean to the atmosphere?
A. condensation C. concentration
B. evaporation D. precipitation
B. Evaporation
100
Which is a reason WE (as in us not metorologists) measure weather conditions?
A. to know when the next high tide will be
B. to plan outdoor activities and trips
C. to know where on a river to build a dam
D. to prevent city street flooding
B. To plan outdoor activities and trips.
100
The following diagram shows instruments at a weather station.
Which weather instrument measures air pressure?
A. anemometer B. rain gauge
C. barometer D. wind vane
C. Barometer
100
Jody observed the sky one morning and saw it was filled with stratus clouds. What weather prediction for the day would this evidence support?
A. light rain all day
B. low chance of rain
C. heavy rain and hail
D. strong thunderstorms
A. light rain all day
100
Temperature is one of the factors that scientists use to define climate. The graph below shows the average temperatures in a town.
In what climate zone is this town most likely located?
A. polar C. temperate
B. tropical D. desert
A. Polar
200
Water’s movement on Earth is described as a cycle. Why is it called a cycle?
A. Its steps never repeat.
B. It has a beginning and an end.
C. It results in the formation of more water.
D. It is a continuous process with a repeating series of steps.
D. It is a continuous process with a repeating series of steps.
200
To predict the weather, meteorologists make careful observations and monitor the weather conditions in an area. Which is a weather condition monitored by meteorologists?
A. air odor
B. soil moisture
C. cloud type
D. plant type
C. Cloud Type
200
Mark wants to measure the rate of air movement. Which weather variable should Mark measure?
A. wind speed
B. air pressure
C. air temperature
D. relative humidity
A. Wind speed (wind is movement)
200
Malik was given a weather station for his birthday. The picture below shows one of the instruments on the weather station.
What does the instrument measure?
A. rainfall
B. humidity
C. air pressure
D. air temperature
C. Air Pressure
200
The following environments are all in a temperate zone. Which place would you expect to be the most hot and humid?
A. desert
B. swamp
C. wooded forest
D. mountain range
B. Swamp
300
Water exists in various states as it passes through the water cycle. Which form of water is the most abundant at any time in the water cycle?
A. frozen ice
B. water vapor
C. liquid salt water
D. liquid fresh water
C. Liquid salt water (OCEANS)
300
Precipitation is water that falls to Earth. Hail, rain, sleet, and snow are four types of precipitation. Which type of precipitation is most likely to occur when the cloud and air temperatures are just above freezing and a bad storm is coming?
A. hail B. sleet
C. rain D. snow
A. Hail
300
Mary Ellen watches the weather report on the news before she goes mountain climbing. Outside it's sunny but the announcer states that at higher elevations she could experience high pressure on the mountain. Which item should Mary Ellen take with her on the climb?
A. raincoat C. sunglasses
B. snow boots D. umbrella
B. snow boots, higher elevations means colder temps
300
During a class experiment, each student recorded information about the weather conditions every 2 hours. The following table below shows the information that Akmal recorded.
Which of the following could Akmal use to provide more accurate information?
A. wind vane C. hygrometer
B. barometer D. thermometer
D. thermometer
300
Johanna is explaining to her friend how to determine the climate of an area. Which instruction is she most likely to give her friend?
A. Measure the highest and lowest temperatures in a particular year.
B. Find the average weather conditions over a period of many years.
C. Measure the weather conditions one day and compare them to other days.
D. Record the precipitation and the wind speed for several months.
B. Find the average weather conditions over a period of many years.
400
Celine is curious to know if there is a difference in evaporation rates between salt water and fresh water. She places
30 mL of tap water in one glass and 30 mL of salt water in another. She places both glasses by a sunny window and measures the height of the water each day. What is the tested variable?
A. type of glass
B. type of water
C. height of the water
D. location of the glass
B. Type of water
400
A person observing weather conditions states that the wind in an area is blowing at 5 km/hr. Which tool could the weather observer have used to gather this information? 
400
Michael packs a family preparedness kit for use in the event of a hurricane. Why should Michael include a portable radio and batteries in his kit?
A. Hurricanes commonly cause a break in water lines, which may make the water supply undrinkable.
B. Hurricanes commonly cause a break in electrical lines, and Michael’s family will need to listen to emergency announcements.
C. Hurricanes commonly cause breaks in gas lines, which may prevent Michael’s family from heating food.
D. Hurricanes commonly cause flooding, and Michael’s family will need to find the nearest evacuation route.
B. Hurricanes commonly cause a break in electrical lines, and Michael’s family will need to listen to emergency announcements.
400
A weather report claims that it will be a sunny and dry day. What evidence would support this claim?
A. high precipitation
B. high humidity
C. low air pressure
D. high air pressure
I. High air pressure
400
How does the Gulf Stream affect the climate of northern Europe?
A. It makes the climate colder because it brings cold water.
B. It makes the climate warmer because it brings warm water.
C. It makes the climate more dry because it brings warm water.
D. It makes the climate more humid because it brings cold water.
B. It makes the climate warmer because it brings warm water.
500
Which of these claims best describes the oceans’ role in the water cycle?
A. The oceans are a key source and a storage unit of water.
B. The oceans are not as important as glaciers and ice sheets.
C. The oceans are not very important because of their salt content.
D. The oceans are not as important as lakes that store fresh water.
A. The oceans are a key source and a storage unit of water.
500
Meteorologists use tools to accurately measure weather conditions. Which weather condition does a hygrometer measure?
A. the speed and direction of wind
B. the weight of the atmosphere in an area
C. the amount of water vapor in the air
D. the amount of precipitation that falls in an area
C. The amount of water vapor in the air.
500
The following map shows the weather conditions in a coastal area during a hot summer week.
At which point is relative humidity the highest?
A. point 1 C. point 3
B. point 2 D. point 4
D. Point 4 (over the ocean)
500
Rita is talking to her grandmother on the phone. Rita’s grandmother says that she thinks there might be a thunderstorm soon. Which question should Rita ask her grandmother in order to determine whether a thunderstorm is likely to occur?
A. What color are the clouds?
B. How many clouds are there?
C. What type of clouds are there?
D. How much cloud cover is there?
C. What type of clouds are there?
I will also take D.
500
One factor that affects climate is latitude. Look at the following map.
Based on their locations, which places shown on the map are likely to have a temperate climate?
A. points A and B
B. points B and D
C. points C and E
D. points D and E
B. points B and D