Weather Instruments
What is the main purpose of a barometer?
a) To measure wind speed
b) To measure atmospheric pressure
c) To measure temperature
d) To measure humidity
b) To measure atmospheric pressure
Which of the following factors is most likely to affect the rate of evaporation in a region?
a) The temperature of the air
b) The amount of rainfall in the region
c) The direction of the wind
d) The amount of sunlight received by the region
a) The temperature of the air
Look at the map on your table. What is the temperature in NYC?
a) 31 degrees
b) 40 degrees
c) 37 degrees
d) 35 degrees
b) 40 degrees
What is latitude?
a) Distance from the Earth's equator measured in degrees
b) Distance from the Earth's North Pole measured in kilometers
c) Distance from the Earth's center measured in miles
d) Distance from the Earth's surface measured in feet
a) Distance from the Earth's equator measured in degrees
What causes an air mass to be warm and humid?
a) Forming over a warm and moist surface
b) Forming over a cold and dry surface
c) Being transported from a warm and moist region
d) Being transported from a cold and dry region
a) Forming over a warm and moist surface
What is a weather front?
a) A line that separates warm and cold air masses.
b) A type of storm that occurs during the winter.
c) A layer of clouds that produces rain or snow.
d) A type of wind that blows in a specific direction.
a) A line that separates warm and cold air masses.
Which of the following is NOT an example of convection?
a) A pot of boiling water on a stove.
b) A convection oven cooking food evenly.
c) Wind blowing across a field.
d) Hot air rising from a hot surface.
c) Wind blowing across a field.
Which of the following weather instruments is used to measure wind direction?
a) Barometer
b) Wind sock
c) Thermometer
d) Anemometer
b) Wind sock
Which of the following best describes the relationship between weather and climate?
a) Climate refers to long-term patterns of weather, while weather refers to short-term conditions
b) Weather refers to long-term patterns of climate, while climate refers to short-term conditions
c) Climate and weather are interchangeable terms that describe the same phenomenon
d) Weather and climate are unrelated concepts that do not impact one another
a) Climate refers to long-term patterns of weather, while weather refers to short-term conditions
Look at your map. What is the air pressure in New York?
a) low pressure
b)high pressure
c) no pressure
Be ready to explain how you know in order to gain the points.
a) low pressure
How does latitude affect the Earth's climate?
a) Regions near the poles tend to be warmer than regions near the equator
b) Latitude has no impact on the Earth's climate
c) All regions of the Earth experience the same climate
d) Regions near the equator tend to be warmer than regions near the poles
d) Regions near the equator tend to be warmer than regions near the poles
What air pressure is associated with colder air temperature?
a) Low pressure
b) Neutral pressure
c) Stable pressure
d) High pressure
d) High pressure
Which type of weather front occurs when a warm air mass moves over a cold air mass?
a) Cold front
b) Warm front
c) Stationary front
d) Occluded front
b) Warm front
Which of the following best describes convection currents?
a) The movement of air in a straight line.
b) The movement of air in a circular pattern.
c) The movement of air from high to low pressure.
d) The movement of air from low to high pressure.
b) The movement of air in a circular pattern.
What is the primary function of a thermometer?
a) To measure air pressure
b) To measure wind speed
c) To measure temperature
d) To measure humidity
c) To measure temperature
Which of the following best describes the role of the Sun in the water cycle?
a) The Sun provides the energy that drives the water cycle
b) The Sun provides the water that is used in the water cycle
c) The Sun regulates the temperature of the Earth's oceans and atmosphere
d) The Sun has no direct impact on the water cycle
a) The Sun provides the energy that drives the water cycle
What would the weather be like in New York City?
a)cloudy with with a chance rain
b)sunny with clear skies
c) clear skies with rain
d) sunny and humid
Be read to explain how you know to get the points.
a) cloudy with with a chance rain
How does latitude affect air pressure?
a) Air pressure is higher at lower latitudes and lower at higher latitudes
b) Air pressure is higher at higher latitudes and lower at lower latitudes
c) Latitude has no impact on air pressure
d) Air pressure is the same at all latitudes
a) Air pressure is higher at lower latitudes and lower at higher latitudes
Why would a mountain have colder air temperature?
a) colder air is found closer to the sun
b) colder temperature is found closer to the equator
c) colder temperatures are found at high altitudes
d) mountains do not have colder temperatures.
c) colder temperatures are found at high altitudes
Which type of weather front occurs when a cold air mass moves over a warm air mass?
a) Cold front
b) Warm front
c) Stationary front
d) Occluded front
a) Cold front
What causes convection currents in the atmosphere?
a) The rotation of the Earth.
b) The warming and cooling of air.
c) The movement of the Moon.
d) The gravitational pull of the Sun.
b) The warming and cooling of air.
A rain guage is a weather instrument used for measuring which of the following?
a) Humidity
b) Wind speed
c) Atmospheric pressure
d) liquid precipitation
d) liquid precipitation
How does the water cycle affect the Earth's temperature?
a) By transporting heat from the oceans to the atmosphere
b) By increasing the amount of water vapor in the atmosphere, which acts as a greenhouse gas
c) By increasing cloud cover, which reflects sunlight back into space
d) By reducing the amount of heat absorbed by the Earth's surface through evaporation
a) By transporting heat from the oceans to the atmosphere
Based on the temperature in New York City, what kind of precipitation would occur? (Hint: In order for it to snow, the air temperature must be at least 32 degrees.)
a) rain
b) snow
c) hail
d) mist
Be ready to explain in order to get the points.
a) rain
How does latitude affect the intensity of sunlight received?
a) Regions near the equator receive less intense sunlight than regions near the poles
b) Regions near the poles receive less intense sunlight than regions near the equator
c) Latitude has no impact on the intensity of sunlight received
d) All regions of the Earth receive the same intensity of sunlight regardless of latitude
b) Regions near the poles receive less intense sunlight than regions near the equator
The closer that an isobar is to another isobar, the faster the wind speed. The further away the isobars are the slower the wind speed. Look at New York, what is the windspeed there?
a) slow
b) fast
Be prepared to explain why.
b) fast
What type of weather is typically associated with a cold front?
a) Clear skies and warm temperatures
b) Cloudy skies and mild temperatures
c) Stormy weather with heavy precipitation
d) Foggy conditions and light precipitation
c) Stormy weather with heavy precipitation
How do convection currents affect weather patterns?
a) They have no effect on weather.
b) They can cause storms and severe weather.
c) They only affect temperatures.
d) They only affect humidity levels.
b) They can cause storms and severe weather.
A wind sock is a weather instrument used for measuring which of the following?
a) Temperature
b) Humidity
c) Wind direction
d) Atmospheric pressure
c) Wind direction
How does the process of condensation contribute to the water cycle?
a) By converting liquid water into water vapor
b) By transporting water from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface
c) By forming clouds in the atmosphere
d) By reducing the amount of water in the Earth's oceans
c) By forming clouds in the atmosphere
What do you predict will be the weather tomorrow in New York City based on the map?
a) The weather will not change because no fronts are headed to NYC.
b) It will be warmer with precipitation (rain) because a warm front is coming in.
c) It will be colder with precipitation (rain) because a cold front is coming in.
Be ready to explain why.
c) It will be colder with precipitation (rain) because a cold front is coming in.
How does latitude affect temperature?
a) Temperature is higher at lower latitudes and lower at higher latitudes
b) Temperature is higher at higher latitudes and lower at lower latitudes
c) Latitude has no impact on temperature
d) Temperature is the same at all latitudes
a) Temperature is higher at lower latitudes and lower at higher latitudes
Why does wind blow in a circular motion?
a) Because of the Coriolis effect (the way Earth's rotation makes wind and ocean currents move in curved paths)
b) Because of high pressure systems
c) Because of low pressure systems
d) Because of the rotation of the sun
a) Because of the Coriolis effect (the way Earth's rotation makes wind and ocean currents move in curved paths)
What type of weather is typically associated with a warm front?
a) Clear skies and warm temperatures
b) Cloudy skies and mild temperatures
c) Stormy weather with heavy precipitation
d) Foggy conditions and heavy precipitation
b) Cloudy skies and mild temperatures
How does the movement of convection currents in the atmosphere affect the distribution of heat on Earth?
a) It has no effect on the distribution of heat.
b) It causes the equator to be hotter than the poles.
c) It causes the poles to be hotter than the equator.
d) It causes the entire planet to have a uniform temperature.
b) It causes the equator to be hotter than the poles.