Weather

The Sun/ Weather Patterns

100

When is the sun's energy strongest during the day? A. Morning B. Noon C. Night

B. Noon

200

In what two months are the days shorter and the temperature cools? A. Fall and Winter B. Summer and Fall C. Spring and Summer

A. Fall and Winter

300

In what two months are the days longer and the temperature warmer? A. Fall and Winter B. Summer and Fall C. Spring and Summer

C. Spring and Summer

400

Because of the sun's LIGHT energy, during the day the sky is ________ and during the night the sky is ________. A. Warmer/Cooler B. Lighter/Darker C. Cooler/Warmer D. Darker/Lighter

B. Lighter/Darker

500

Because of the sun's HEAT energy, the temperature during the day is ________ and the temperature during the night is ________. A. Warmer/Cooler B. Lighter/Darker C. Cooler/Warmer D. Darker/Lighter

A. Warmer/Cooler

Weather Tools/ Weather Safety

100

Which of the following is NOT a tool used to measure a type of weather? A. Thermometer B. Wind Sock C. Rain Gauge D. Balance

D. Balance

200

Which two tools measure wind direction? A. Wind sock and wind vane B. Anemometer and rain gauge C. Rain gauge and thermometer

A. Wind sock and wind vane

300

What should you NOT do during a thunderstorm? A. Stay indoors B. Get out of the water C. Stand under a tall object D. Stay away from wires and pipes

C. Stand under a tall object

400

How can you protect yourself during severe weather? A. Be prepared with an emergency kit B. Find a safe place indoors C. Practice a safety plan often D. All of the above

D. All of the above

500

Which type of wet weather is ice mixed with snow and rain and falls when the air is cold? A. Snow B. Rain C. Hail D. Sleet

D. Sleet

Clouds/ The Sun

100

What are the two main forms of energy the sun provides for Earth? A. Light and heat B. Sound and Light C. Heat and Sound

A. Light and heat

200

Which type of cloud is dark and can bring a lot of rain and stormy weather? A. Cirrus B. Cumulonimbus C. Cumulus D. Stratus

B. Cumulonimbus

300

Which type of cloud is white, puffy and usually a sign of good weather? A. Cirrus B. Cumulonimbus C. Cumulus D. Stratus

C. Cumulus

400

Which type of cloud is wispy and does not bring wet weather? A. Cirrus B. Cumulonimbus C. Cumulus D. Stratus

A. Cirrus

500

Which type of cloud is flat and can bring snow or rain? A. Cirrus B. Cumulonimbus C. Cumulus D. Stratus

D. Stratus

Severe Weather

100

Which type of weather are balls of ice and can happen when the air is warm or cool? A. Snow B. Rain C. Hail D. Sleet

C. Hail

200

Lightning is caused by... A. Light bulbs in a cloud B. The sun C. Electricity in rain drops D. Thunder

C. Electricity in rain drops

300

Which of these is NOT a true statement about lightning and thunder? A. Lightning is hear and light, thunder is a sound B. Lightning cannot hurt you, thunder can C. Lightning comes first, thunder comes second D. Lightning can hurt you, thunder can not

D. Lightning can hurt you, thunder can not

400

What is one thing that hurricanes and tornadoes have in common? A. They both have wind and can cause damage B. They both happen when it's cold and cause snow C. They both have lightning and thunder D. They both start over land

A. They both have wind and can cause damage

500

What is a difference about hurricanes and tornadoes? A. Hurricanes have strong winds but tornadoes do not B. Tornadoes start over land and hurricanes start over water C. Hurricanes are dangerous but tornadoes are not D. Tornadoes can bring rain but hurricanes can not

B. Tornadoes start over land and hurricanes start over water