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1
A sudden change in the weather at a certain location is most likely caused by
a high ocean tide
an eclipse of the Moon
a severe earthquake
the arrival of an air mass
2
Which of the following events in the water cycle is an example of solar energy being absorbed?
Rain freezing as it falls toward the ground
Water evaporating from the surface of an ocean
Water vapor condensing to form clouds
Clouds releasing precipitation over a mountain
3
Weather can be defined as-
rain and snow
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time
wind speed, precipitation, sunshine etc
the weather conditions over a long period of time
4
Lightning is a natural form of
color
electricity
wind
rain
5
Based on the pictures, what is one conclusion you can make?
Wednesday was the cloudiest day of the week
it rained every day of the week
Friday was very rainy compared to all the other days
it was really hot all week long
6
Based on the symbol used on the map, what kind of weather system is moving into the U. S. A.?
warm front
Cold front
low pressure area
high pressure area
7
How many total inches of rain fell during the one- week period of time?
2 inches on Saturday
3 inches on Monday
6 inches
1 inch on Thursday
8
The water in this water fountain froze.
At what temperature does water freeze?
33°C
100°C
0°F
0°C
9
This graph would be most useful for studying the-
climate of the city
formation of weather systems
daily weather in a city
weather forecast in a city
10
Which of the following produces wind?
uneven heating of the Earth's surface
wind turbines
sunny days
clouds
11
Which type of air mass causes snow?
warm and humid
cold and dry
warm and dry
cold and humid
12
Rainfall information for an entire year can be used to show-
rain
sunshine
climate
weather
13
Ice forms at-
100 degrees celcius
0 degrees celcius
10 degrees celcius
32 degrees celcius
14
What is the most likely effect of the process of evaporation over the ocean on land nearby?
Decreased erosion of the shoreline
Decreased solar energy
Increased precipitation
Increased drought conditions
15
Which graph/chart gives you the best clue about what the
climate
might be like in El Paso?
C
D
B
A
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Which title is most appropriate based on the information in the chart?
weather zones
animal zones
climate zones
pressure zones
17
How many degrees did the high temp. increase in the city that had the greatest change in temp?
Lubbock
5 degrees Celsius
33 degrees Celsius
Brownsville
18
Clouds are formed through the process of-
runoff
precipitation
condensation
evaporation
19
Which best describes the changes that most likely occurred between 6:00 A.M. and noon?
cloudy-> rain-> more rain
dry-> rain-> dry
precipitation-> run off-> evaporation
evaporation-> condensation-> precipitation
20
Which shows an interaction between the sun & the ocean that results in clouds forming?
Light from the sun reflects off the surface of the ocean.
sun causes water to evaporate from the ocean.
Energy from the sun causes precipitation over the ocean.
Light decreases the amount of water vapor in the air
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weather conditions from year to year
weather
weather forecast
weather report
climate
22
Having dry, hot weather for a long time can cause a —
drought
flood
tornado
cold front
23
Hurricanes can be described as-
large areas of low pressure
large storms
areas of high pressure
cyclones
24
Climate and weather are not the same. Unlike weather, climate involves an area’s-
average weather at different altitudes
Average weather conditions over years
Day-to-day weather conditions
Average weather conditions for one year
25
Describe the weather in the southeastern United States.
warm and rain
snow
cold and dry
winds and rain
26
Weather symbols are used to describe an area's
weather
age
need of rain
climate
27
What is a wind sock used for?
to show speed and direction of wind
to measure wind speed
to indicate wind direction
predict wind speed
28
Which weather condition is measured by this instrument?
Wind speed
Air pressure
Air humidity
Wind direction
29
An area's data on precipitation for a year can be used to describe its-
weather
climate
wind speed
daily weather report
30
Based on the information, which two months do you predict will be hottest next year?
August
June
September
July
31
Which of these observations would most likely be seen at Stage N?
Dark clouds forming in the sky
Water flowing downhill
Fog forming along a highway
The water level of a lake decreasing
32
Describe the weather between the United States and Canada.
snow
winds and rain
warm and dry
cold and dry
33
Which of the following is a similarity between weather and climate?
both use weather symbols
they are both the same
both use tools
both happen at the same time
34
This weather symbol is used to indicate
warm air mass
cold air mass
stormy area
strong winds
35
Data gathered over several years about an area's rainfall is considered-
weather, because it does not rain everyday
climate, because the data is gathered over a long time
climate, because rainfall is a part of weather
seasons, because some areas have rainy seasons
36
Logging rainfall over a long time gives information about which characteristic of an area?
Climate
Temperature of one day
Weather
Type of soil
37
When Mr. Ramirez checks the daily temperature and precipitation, he is checking the-
pattern
Climate
weather
forecast
38
Drought can be described as-
humid conditions
a prolonged time without rain
several sunny days
warm air mass
39
Which of these best describes climate rather than weather?
Wind speed is changing as a storm moves through an area.
Annual temperatures in the summer have increased over years.
rain during one year was greater than during the next year.
The temperature is decreasing in a slow-moving cold front.
40
This image can be used to describe our nation's
year long weather report
past weather patterns
climate
weather for one day
41
Which process must occur for clouds to form?
condensation
precipitation
erosion
conduction
42
Which of these should students mind if they are studying weather?
The phases of the moon
The speed of evaporation
The amount of rainfall
The size of the sun
43
In which cardinal direction will this low-pressure center most likely move?
North
South
West
East
44
Low clouds are evidence of-
none of these
high pressure
cold temperatures
Low pressure
45
Describe the weather in Miami.
cloudy and nice
sunny
windy
rainy, then sunny
46
This weather symbols can be used to indicate-
rain
high winds
heat
strong winds
47
Describe the weather in Denver.
rainy
Hot
sunny and warm
snow
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Climate can be defined as-
the weather forecast for one day
weather conditions over a long time
future weather conditions
yesterdays weather conditions
49
Identify the purpose and name of this tool.
measure precipitation, funnel
measure liquid precipitation, rain gauge
collect water, water cup
measure condensation in the air, water catcher
50
What is the meaning of climate?
a period of cold fronts
changes in the atmosphere
many warm fronts
state of the atmosphere over a long time
51
Which of these instruments should be used to measure heat?
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G
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