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Which of the following terms describes a person who studies the weather?
reporter
Meteorologist
TV personality
anchor
2
Device utilized to measure liquid precipitation
cup
rainometer
rain gauge
ruler
3
What is a wind sock used for?
to measure wind speed
to show speed and direction of wind
predict wind speed
to indicate wind direction
4
How many total inches of rain fell during the one- week period of time?
1 inch on Thursday
2 inches on Saturday
3 inches on Monday
6 inches
5
Based on the pictures, what is one conclusion you can make?
Friday was very rainy compared to all the other days
it rained every day of the week
it was really hot all week long
Wednesday was the cloudiest day of the week
6
Ice forms at-
10 degrees celcius
100 degrees celcius
32 degrees celcius
0 degrees celcius
7
Which graph/chart gives you the best clue about what the
climate
might be like in El Paso?
B
D
C
A
8
The water in this water fountain froze.
At what temperature does water freeze?
0°C
0°F
100°C
33°C
9
Tool used to measure air pressure
barometer
airmeter
pressure guage
clock
10
Device used to indicate wind direction
wind vane
rooster top
direction arrow
wind meter
11
Tool used to measure wind speed
anenometer
speedometer
wind vane
windmeter
12
Weather symbols are used to describe an area's
age
need of rain
weather
climate
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What should we do to slow climate change?
Climate Change is nothing to be worried about
Eat less meat
Use renewable energy
Turn off lights
14
Which title is most appropriate based on the information in the chart?
climate zones
pressure zones
weather zones
animal zones
15
Which type of air mass causes snow?
cold and dry
warm and humid
cold and humid
warm and dry
16
What tool is used to measure snow?
rain gauge
snow gauge
measuring tape
ruler
17
Based on the information, which two months do you predict will be hottest next year?
August and September
July and August
May and June
June and July
18
An area's data on precipitation for a year can be used to describe its-
weather
climate
wind speed
daily weather report
19
This weather symbol can be used to indicate-
high pressure
low pressure
rain
heat
20
What are the weather factors?
heat, cold, clouds, precipitation
rain, heat, trees, snow
humidity, water vapor, rain, clouds
temperature, humidity, wind speed/direction, precipitation
21
Drought can be described as-
warm air mass
humid conditions
a prolonged time without rain
several sunny days
22
Which of these should students mind in they are studying weather?
The speed of evaporation
The size of the sun
The phases of the moon
The amount of rainfall
23
Which of the following events in the water cycle is an example of solar energy being absorbed?
Clouds releasing precipitation over a mountain
Water evaporating from the surface of an ocean
Water vapor condensing to form clouds
Rain freezing as it falls toward the ground
24
This weather symbol is used to indicate
warm air mass
strong winds
cold air mass
stormy area
25
Is climate change real?
No
Yes
26
weather conditions from year to year
weather forecast
weather
climate
weather report
27
What causes Climate change?
Cows
Factory emissions being released into the atmosphere
All of the above
Greenhouse Gasses
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Which of these best describes climate rather than weather?
The temperature is decreasing in a slow-moving cold front.
Annual temperatures in the summer have increased over years.
rain during one year was greater than during the next year.
Wind speed is changing as a storm moves through an area.
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What is the meaning of climate?
changes in the atmosphere
state of the atmosphere over a long time
a period of cold fronts
many warm fronts
30
This image can be used to describe our nation's
weather for one day
year long weather report
climate
past weather patterns
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This symbol is used to indicate
an area of rain
no change in forecast
a mass of warm air
a mass of cold air
32
Climate change is...
a myth
the same as local weather forecasts
a natural phenomenon unrelated to human activity
a global challenge with local consequences
33
Which shows an interaction between the sun & the ocean that results in clouds forming?
Energy from the sun causes precipitation over the ocean.
Light from the sun reflects off the surface of the ocean.
sun causes water to evaporate from the ocean.
Light decreases the amount of water vapor in the air
34
A sudden change in the weather at a certain location is most likely caused by
a severe earthquake
a high ocean tide
an eclipse of the Moon
the arrival of an air mass
35
Which weather condition is measured by this instrument?
Wind direction
Wind speed
Air pressure
Air humidity
36
Weather can be defined as-
the weather conditions over a long period of time
wind speed, precipitation, sunshine etc
the state of the atmosphere at a place and time
rain and snow
37
Climate can be defined as-
weather conditions over a long time
future weather conditions
yesterdays weather conditions
the weather forecast for one day
38
Identify this weather tool
Satellite
Air Temperature
Anemometer
Rain Gauge
39
Describe the weather in Miami.
sunny
rainy, then sunny
windy
cloudy and nice
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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
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How will climate change affect the planet?
More rainfall
Rising sea levels
Changing seasons
Shrinking sea ice
42
What causes Climate change?
Cows
Greenhouse Gasses
All of the above
Factory emissions being released into the atmosphere
43
What is the physical state of snow?
cold
liquid
solid
gas
44
Rainfall information for an entire year can be used to show-
sunshine
weather
climate
rain
45
Which of the following produces wind?
wind turbines
sunny days
uneven heating of the Earth's surface
clouds
46
Identify the purpose and name of this tool.
collect water, water cup
measure precipitation, funnel
measure condensation in the air, water catcher
measure liquid precipitation, rain gauge
47
Lightning is a natural form of
wind
rain
electricity
color
48
Data gathered over several years about an area's rainfall is considered-
seasons, because some areas have rainy seasons
climate, because the data is gathered over a long time
climate, because rainfall is a part of weather
weather, because it does not rain everyday
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Which of these instruments should be used to measure heat?
J
G
F
H
50
Clouds are formed through the process of-
precipitation
convection
runoff
evaporation
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Which of the following is a similarity between weather and climate?
they are both the same
both use weather symbols
both use tools
both happen at the same time
52
Having dry, hot weather for a long time can cause a —
flood
drought
tornado
cold front
53
Based on the symbol used on the map, what kind of weather system is moving into the U. S. A.?
low pressure area
Cold front
high pressure area
warm front
54
Low clouds are evidence of-
cold temperatures
high pressure
Low pressure
none of these
55
Hurricanes can be described as-
cyclones
all of these
large storms
large areas of low pressure
56
Describe the weather in Denver.
Hot
snow
sunny and warm
rainy
57
How does climate change affect glaciers
slows them down
melts them
helps them move faster
Climate change does not affect glaciers
58
In which cardinal direction will this low-pressure center most likely move?
North
East
South
West
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Severe weather is
powerful storms that can destroy environments
weak storms that last a long time
weather that stops all at once
weather that only happens sometimes
