Clouds
Fronts
Winds
Miscellaneous
Forecast
100
Barbara looked out her window on the day of the school picnic. She saw cirrus clouds in the sky. Which kind of weather should she expect for the picnic?
fair weather
100
The diagram below shows a weather map.
Which city is MOST likely to experience the cold front first?
Dayton
100
Which has the greatest effect on wind speed?
air pressure
100
Which best describes a storm that forms over warm sections of the ocean?
hurricane
100
Looking at the five-day forecast, the weather on Thursday will MOST likely be
rainy
200
Why is it important to know the different types of clouds?
Clouds can indicate the type of weather that will occur.
200
The graphic below shows an approaching cold front.
What will most likely happen as a result of the approaching cold front?
brief periods of heavy precipitation
200
Which is not true about wind speed and direction?
Winds are caused by changes in humidity
200
Why do hurricanes die out soon after hitting landfall?
Warm water no longer feeds them.
200
The weather forecast indicates that a warm front will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which type of weather will most likely result?
cloudy skies and rainy weather
300
Which best explains why it is important for people to be able to identify cumulonimbus clouds?
Cumulonimbus clouds can cause severe thunderstorms.
300
Aliyah observes the air pressure daily. Over the last couple of days the air pressure has been increasing. What weather will Aliyah most likely observe as a result?
increasingly clear skies and dry weather
300
A change in which weather condition would most likely result in a change in wind speed?
air pressure
300
What is the major source of energy for tropical storms?
warm ocean waters
300
On a cold, cloudy day, the local weather forecaster predicts that a high pressure system will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will this system most likely bring to the area?
sunny
400
Which type of cloud is most often observed during a thunderstorm?
cumulonimbus
400
In which direction do weather patterns move in the United States?
west to east
400
The warm air from the land rises and cool air from the sea blows towards the land
Sea Breeze
400
Which instrument is used to record average precipitation?
rain gauge
400
Which is the most important reason for the study and collection of weather data?
to help predict weather patterns that impact the safety of people
500
What type of clouds usually come with a warm front?
stratus
500
Which instrument is used to determine air pressure?
barometer
500
Warm air from the sea rises and cool air from the land blows to the sea.
Land Breeze
500
A scientist is collecting data over time using a barometer. What trends could best be revealed from the data?
changes in air pressure levels
500
Michael observes the air pressure daily. Over the last couple of days the air pressure has been dropping. What weather will Michael most likely observe as a result?
increasingly cloudy skies and possible storms