Chapter 5 Weather and Climate

Earth's Spheres

100

_________________ is the sphere that focuses on sediment, rock, and landformations. 

Geosphere

200

True or False:

The following image is an example of Geosphere. 

False. 

It is Biosphere. Plants are living. 

300

How does the hydrosphere and the atmosphere work together to influence climate and weather?

A. Water in the oceans evaporates into the air, forming clouds and causing rain.
B. Rocks break down into soil because of wind and water.
C. Plants use sunlight to make their own food.
D. Earth’s core produces heat that warms the surface.  

A. Water in the oceans evaporates into the air, forming clouds and causing rain.

400

Read the scenario and determine which spheres are interacting.

"Water soaks into the soil. The water helps grass and plants grow. "

Hydrosphere - water

Geosphere - soil

Biosphere - grass and plants

500

What role does the hydrosphere play in the formation of a rain shadow?    

A. The hydrosphere provided cool temperatures that made water vapor condense

B. The hydrosphere provided winds that carried the clouds over the mountain

C. The hydrosphere provided heat that made the water evaporate

D. The hydrosphere provided the water that evaporated into the atmosphere

D. The hydrosphere provided the water that evaporated into the atmosphere

Influences on Weather and Climate

100

What is the difference between weather and climate?

A.  Climate describes storms, while weather describes oceans.
B. Weather describes patterns over many years, while climate changes daily.
C. Weather and climate mean the same thing.
D. Weather describes short-term conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns.

D. Weather describes short-term conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns.

200

True or False: The heat source for Earth’s atmosphere (convection current) is the mantle, which heats from below Earth’s crust.

False. Heat source is the sun. 

300

Fill in the blanks with the correct words to make the statement true:

"Warm air is __________ and rises, while cool air is __________ and sinks, creating convection currents in the atmosphere."

less dense/more dense

400

Based on the image, which air pressure is low pressure system and a high pressure system?

1 = low pressure system (warm air front)

2 = high pressure system (cold air front)

500

If Denver is experiencing a high pressure system, what type of weather conditions should be expected?

cooler temperatures with clear skies. 

Air Pressure/Weather Maps

100

Identify the following front symbols:

1 = cold front

2 = warm front

200

Describe a Maritime Tropical air mass:

- Overland or In water?

- Dry or Humid?

Hot or Cold?

- In water, humid, and hot

300

According to the weather map above, what were the weather conditions in Dallas, Texas?

A. Foggy conditions and stable temperatures as a high-pressure system with a warm front approached.

B. Sunny weather and increasing temperatures as a low-pressure system with a cold front approached.

C. Heavy rainfall and warm temperatures as a low-pressure system with a warm front approached.

D. Clear skies and dropping temperatures after a cold front passed through.

C. Heavy rainfall and warm temperatures as a low-pressure system with a warm front approached.

400

According to the weather map, which city/cities is experiencing a stationary front?

Chicago and Tulsa

500

Based of the chart information of four cities, which city is most likely an in-land city located in the northern region of the U.S.?

Be prepared to explain!

City 1. 

Colder temperatures. not drastic change from summer to winter.  

Less precipitation than all cities. 

Wind/Ocean Weather Systems

100

Two types of ocean currents are

A. Local and Global

B. Sea and Land

C. Surface and Deep

D. Warm and Cold

C. Surface and Deep

200

Which statement best explains how wind shear affects hurricanes? 

A.Strong wind shear strengthens hurricanes by increasing ocean evaporation.
B. Strong wind shear can weaken hurricanes by tilting their structure and disrupting the rising warm air that fuels the storm.
C. Hurricanes are unaffected by wind shear because they are powered only by water temperature.
D. Weak wind shear always causes hurricanes to move faster over land.

B. Strong wind shear can weaken hurricanes by tilting their structure and disrupting the rising warm air that fuels the storm.

300

In which global wind belt is the jet stream located in? 

Westerlies. U.S.A.

400

Correctly number the interactions between the Sun’s energy, the atmosphere, and the hydrosphere. 

______  create surface currents

_____    create global winds

_____    energy from the sun

______  influence climate and weather

1.  energy from the sun

2.  create global winds

3. create surface currents

4. influence climate and weather

500

Describe the process of hurricane formation and conditions needed for a hurricane to develop.

Hurricanes need low pressure conditions with deep waters that are warm and little to no wind shear.