Water Cycle
After lake water flows through a dam, which processes are most responsible for
helping replace the water in the lake?
A precipitation and runoff
B transpiration and condensation
C condensation and runoff
D transpiration and precipitation
A precipitation and runoff
In North Carolina, the wind is blowing from the north. If the wind changes
direction and begins to blow from the south, what will most likely result?
A The temperatures will increase.
B The temperatures will decrease.
C The air pressure will increase.
D The wind speeds will decrease.
A The temperatures will increase.
Which is most responsible for the changes in seasons?
A the jet stream
B the ocean currents
C the distance from Earth to the sun
D the tilt of Earth on its axis
D the tilt of Earth on its axis
Students report that the sky in their area has mostly cirrus clouds. What are most likely the weather conditions in the area?
A rainy
B cold
C windy
D fair
D fair
How does the energy from the sun influence the water cycle?
A by trapping water particles in clouds
B by turning liquid water into water vapor
C by causing water to precipitate
D by creating winds in the atmosphere
B by turning liquid water into water vapor
How does a sea breeze affect the weather?
A. It decreases land temperatures near the ocean.
B. It increases land temperatures near the ocean.
C. It decreases rain formation over land near the ocean.
D. It increases the cloud coverage over the land near the ocean.
A. It decreases land temperatures near the ocean.
Which best describes the cause of day-to-day weather changes?
A the rotation of Earth
B the size of Earth
C moving air masses
D action of the winds
C moving air masses
Which instrument is best used to predict weather changes?
A a hygrometer
B an anemometer
C a thermometer
D a barometer
D a barometer
How do plants return water back into the environment?
A by evaporation
B by condensation
C by runoff
D by transpiration
D by transpiration
Which best describes how the Gulf Stream affects the areas along the coast of North Carolina?
A It causes winds to move from north to south during the winter.
B It causes winds to move from north to south during the summer.
C It causes land temperatures along the coast to be colder in the winter.
D It causes land temperatures along the coast to be milder in the winter.
D It causes land temperatures along the coast to be milder in the winter.
Which correctly compares low and highpressure weather systems?
A. A lowpressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a highpressure system brings clouds and precipitation.
B. A lowpressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a highpressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.
C. A lowpressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a highpressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation.
B. A lowpressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a highpressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies.
Which type of weather is most often produced by a low air pressure system?
A. cold
B. hot
C. rainy
D. sunny
C. rainy
What describes the process where water runs over the surface of earth?
A. Condensation
B. Accumulation
C. Runoff
D. Precipitation
C. Runoff
Which best explains why El Niño could cause an increase in precipitation?
A. Cooler ocean water causes the air to cool, which allows for more condensation to occur in the United States.
B. Warmer ocean water allows for warm air to be blown toward the United States and cause droughts.
C. Cooler ocean water causes the air to cool, and brings high air pressure to the United States.
D. Warmer ocean water allows for warmer, wet air to travel east toward the United States.
D. Warmer ocean water allows for warmer, wet air to travel east toward the United States.
Which best describes a hurricane?
A a low-pressure weather system
B a high-pressure weather system
C a cold front
D a stationary front
A a low-pressure weather system
Which most likely produces clear, cool weather?
A. zero air pressure
B. stable air pressure
C. a low pressure system
D. a high pressure system
D. a high pressure system
When the sun warms water, which resulting process occurs?
A precipitation
B runoff
C evaporation
D condensation
C evaporation
Which is most responsible for the movement of weather systems across the
United States?
A the Gulf Stream
B the prevailing westerlies
C the southeast trade winds
D the jet stream
B the prevailing westerlies
Which conditions are most likely to create a hurricane off the coast of North Carolina?
A. Cool water temperatures and a tropical storm moving from the northeast.
B. Cool water temperatures and a tropical storm moving from the southeast.
C. Warm water temperatures and a tropical storm moving from the northeast.
D. Warm water temperatures and a tropical storm moving from the southeast.
D. Warm water temperatures and a tropical storm moving from the southeast.
On a June day, a warm, moist air mass slowly passes over a colder air mass in North Carolina. What will most likely happen next?
A Rain will fall.
B Cirrus clouds will form.
C Skies will clear.
D Atmospheric pressure will rise.
A Rain will fall.
One morning, a student notices that the grass in the area is wet, although it had not rained during the night. What could have caused the grass to be wet?
A During the night, water had evaporated from the trees in the area.
B The air above the ground became warmer during the night and caused precipitation.
C When the air cooled above ground during the night, water vapor condensed on the grass.
D The grass soaked up water from the ground during the night.
C When the air cooled above ground during the night, water vapor condensed on the grass.
Which is most responsible for moderating weather along the North
Carolina coast?
A. La Niña
B. the jet stream
C. the Gulf Stream
D. prevailing westerlies
C. the Gulf Stream
What conditions are needed for a hurricane to form?
A. warm, dry air rising over warm areas on the land
B. warm, dry air rising over warm areas in the ocean
C. warm, moist air rising over warm areas on the land
D. warm, moist air rising over warm areas in the ocean
D. warm, moist air rising over warm areas in the ocean
A cold front is expected to affect the local area over night. Which weather condition will most likely occur?
A. cloudy skies, precipitation, and increased temperatures
B. cloudy skies, precipitation, and decreased temperatures
C. clear skies, no precipitation, and increased temperatures
D. clear skies, no precipitation, and decreased temperatures
B. cloudy skies, precipitation, and decreased temperatures