Weather Vs. Climate
Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?
A. The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today
B. The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years
C. The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week
D. The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March
B. The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.
Which describes how wind speed is affected by weather?
A. Rainy weather causes greater wind speeds.
B. Warmer weather causes greater wind speeds.
C. Differences in air pressure cause greater wind speeds.
D. Small temperature changes cause greater wind speeds.
C. Differences in air pressure cause greater wind speeds.
How are breezes/winds names?
For where they come from
Which best explains how clouds are classified?
A. by the elevation at which they are found
B. by the amount of dust particles in the cloud
C. by the temperature at which the cloud formed
A. by the elevation at which they are found
Huge white puffy clouds seen on high pressure/fair weather days.
Cumulus clouds
Which most affects the temperature of an area?
A. Latitude
B. Humidity
C. Vegetation
D. Precipitation
A. Latitude
Which best describes the type of weather associated with low air pressure?
A. clear and dry
B. sunny and cold
C. sunny with high winds
D. cloudy with precipitation
D. cloudy with precipitation
Land heats up faster during the day than water does. As the beach gets warm during the day, it heats the air above it. The warm air rises and cool air from the ocean is pulled in to replace it. So, air flows from the ocean to the land. At night, the land cools faster than the ocean. What most likely happens to the air at the beach at night?
A. The air is still
B. The air moves along the coast
C. The air flows from the ocean to the land
D. The air flows from the land to the ocean
D. The air flows from the land to the ocean.
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?
A. fair weather
B. warmer weather
C. light rain
D. thunderstorms
A. Fair weather
This effect makes wind systems appear to be moving in circles because the Earth is constantly spinning.
Coriolis Effect
Which has the greatest effect on temperature in parts of the United States with a moderate climate?
A. geographic location
B. daily rainfall amounts
C. changes in humidity levels
D. number of large cities in the area
A. geographic location
Which tool is used to measure air pressure?
A. anemometer
B. barometer
C. psychrometer
D. thermometer
B. Barometer
Which statement best explains how wind is formed?
A. Air is warmed by radiation and air flow increases as a result of the warming.
B. Pressure decreases as a result of frictional contact with earth causing air to flow more freely.
C. Unequal heating of the land causes air to flow from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.
C. Unequal heating of the land causes air to flow form areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure.
Which type of cloud produces hail?
A. cirrus
B. cumulus
C. stratus
D. cumulonimbus
D. Cumulonimbus
The weight of the air on the Earth's surface
air pressure
If the climate of an area is known, which can most accurately be predicted?
A. the weather forecast for the area next week
B. the average humidity in the area during the day
C. the average temperature in the area for any month
D. the total number of storms that will occur in the area during the year
C. the average temperature in the area for any month
High air pressure is most often related to which type of weather?
A. cool with clear skies
B. humid with clear skies
C. warm with cloudy skies
D. humid with overcast skies
A. cool with clear skies
What causes the high winds associated with hurricanes?
A. rain fall
B. humidity
C. air pressure
D. temperature
C. air pressure
Why is there usually more cloud cover at higher altitudes?
A. Air pressure decreases at lower altitudes.
B. Air pressure increases at higher altitudes.
C. Water vapor condenses at cooler air temperatures.
D. Water vapor condenses at warmer air temperatures.
C. Water vapor condenses at cooler air temperatures
This means rain
Nimbo
Which is the most important reason for the study and collection of weather data?
A. to increase citizens’ knowledge about weather data
B. to increase employment opportunities for meteorologists
C. to help predict weather patterns that impact the safety of people
C. to help predict weather patterns that impact the safety of people
Which type of air pressure causes a storm to form on a spring day?
A. low pressure, causing air to rise, cool, and form water droplets
B. high pressure, causing air to rise, cool, and form water droplets
C. low pressure, causing air to sink and bring water droplets to the ground
D. high pressure, causing air to sink and bring water droplets to the ground
A. low pressure, causing air to rise, cool, and form water droplets
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.
B. It increases land temperatures near the ocean.
Which type of cloud is associated with days of light, continual rain?
A. cirrus
B. stratus
C. cumulus
D. cumulonimbus
B. stratus
This tools measures air pressure.
Barometer