Unit 1 Weather Review

Question 1

Which factors best determine the variety of climate zones on Earth?

Accepted Answer

temperature and rainfall

Question 2

A thunderstorm with low barometric pressure and high-speed winds forms over land. Which type of weather might develop th

Accepted Answer

tornado

Question 3

Which part of the water cycle is occurring as one sees a cloud form?

Accepted Answer

condensation

Question 4

Which statement best describes the movement of winds?

Accepted Answer

Winds blow from high-pressure to low-pressure regions.

Question 5

Which type of cloud usually indicates an approaching thunderstorm?

Accepted Answer

cumulonimbus

Question 6

What provides the energy needed to fuel the water cycle?

Accepted Answer

the sun

Question 7

Which result most likely occurs when cold and warm air masses collide?

Accepted Answer

The cold air mass pushes under the warm air mass.

Question 8

Which layer of the atmosphere has the coldest temperatures?

Accepted Answer

mesosphere

Question 9

Which statement best describes the general movement of air masses?

Accepted Answer

move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

Question 10

Which term best describes clouds that look like long, wispy, white streamers and are commonly viewed during fair weather

Accepted Answer

cirrus

Question 11

Which process is most responsible for moving heat through the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

convection

Question 12

Which natural event is most likely to cause air pollution?

Accepted Answer

volcanic eruption

Question 13

Which atmospheric layer is closest to Earth’s surface?

Accepted Answer

troposphere

Question 14

Which choice best describes the movement of air at Earth’s surface during a high-pressure system?

Accepted Answer

divergence, sinking air

Question 15

A low-lying fog on an early August morning causes a school bus to be late. Which cloud type is this an example?

Accepted Answer

stratus

Question 16

Which natural event would most likely cause air pollution?

Accepted Answer

forest fire

Question 17

In which two layers of the atmosphere are temperatures generally warmer at higher altitudes?

Accepted Answer

stratosphere and thermosphere

Question 18

Which term describes the movement of air caused by differences in air pressure?

Accepted Answer

wind

Question 19

Which term best describes the circulation of air and water in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

convection

Questions 19