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Weather Part 1 Test Review

Quiz by Cheryl McLawhorn

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  • Q1
    The pattern of _______ in an area over a long period of time is called _______.
    weather, climate
    climate, weather
    weather, rain
    climate, temperature
    30s
  • Q2
    On a weather map, what does the following symbol represent?
    Question Image
    low pressure system
    warm front
    stationary front
    cold front
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following factors drives all the weather on Earth, including large-scale storms and local weather systems?
    The Coriolis Effect curves the motion of wind due to the Earth's rotation.
    The Greenhouse Effect ensures that some of the Sun's heat will be trapped close to Earth.
    The Sun heats up the air at different rates and the atmosphere must try to equalize temperatures and pressures.
    The ocean holds the heat of the Sun more efficiently than the land.
    30s
  • Q4
    In what way does elevation affect climate?
    Air at higher elevations is more dense, and therefore it holds less heat.
    Air at higher elevations is less dense, and therefore it holds more heat.
    Air at higher elevations is less dense, and therefore it holds less heat.
    Air at higher elevations is more dense, and therefore it holds more heat.
    30s
  • Q5
    What occurs during the process of condensation in the water cycle?
    a change in state from liquid to gas
    a change in state from liquid to solid
    a change in state from solid to liquid
    a change in state from gas to liquid
    30s
  • Q6
    What is a main difference between hurricanes and tornadoes?
    Hurricanes rotate counterclockwise, and tornadoes rotate clockwise.
    Tornadoes form only over warm water, and hurricanes form only over cold water.
    Tornadoes can form over land, but hurricanes only form over the ocean.
    Tornadoes happen during the winter, and hurricanes happen during the summer.
    30s
  • Q7
    Look at the map. What type of weather is the northwest having?
    Question Image
    snowy weather
    foggy weather
    warm weather
    cold weather
    30s
  • Q8
    The term air pressure is used to refer to the weight of the atmosphere pressing down on the Earth's surface. What creates air pressure?
    the magnetic field of the Earth attracting air molecules to the planet's surface
    the rotation of the Earth pushing air molecules against the planet's surface
    the force of gravity pulling air molecules toward the Earth's surface
    the weight of space pressing against the top of the Earth's atmosphere
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is an example of condensation in the water cycle?
    the formation of ground water
    the formation of water vapor
    the formation of clouds
    the formation of icebergs
    30s
  • Q10
    ________ describes the process of water turning into water vapor.
    Condensation
    Deposition
    Evaporation
    Precipitation
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following statements about air masses is true?
    Air masses are areas of condensed water vapor, which are also known as clouds.
    Air masses are created by patterns of heating and cooling of the Earth's surface.
    Air masses are responsible for creating holes in the ozone layer.
    Air masses are low pressure systems that can collide with high pressure systems called updrafts.
    30s
  • Q12
    The water cycle
    describes the continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth.
    is unique to the planets Earth and Neptune.
    has three basic processes.
    is not an independent process; it plays a role in recycling nutrients in the carbon and nitrogen cycles.
    30s
  • Q13
    Water moves from Earth's surface to the atmosphere and back to Earth's surface again in a process known as the water cycle. Which of the following is the major form of energy driving the water cycle?
    nuclear energy
    solar energy
    geothermal energy
    chemical energy
    30s
  • Q14
    When the ground becomes saturated in a rainstorm and the excess cannot be soaked up, the water will travel along the ground until it hits a low-lying area or a larger body of water. The water that is not absorbed into the ground, including the larger body of water, is _______.
    groundwater
    a puddle
    surface water
    fertilizer
    30s
  • Q15
    How does radiant heat from the Sun affect the water cycle?
    It causes cloud formation.
    It causes evaporation.
    It causes surface run-off.
    It causes precipitation.
    30s

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