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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which has the greatest effect on the temperature of a region?
the amount of plants it has
the amount of rainfall it gets
the amount of humans it has
the amount of sunlight it gets
- 2. Multiple Choice
Throughout the year, there is usually some wind blowing at the beach during the day and night. What is the cause of these winds?
air flowing down mountains to the ocean
differences in the humidity over land and ocean
differences in the temperature of land and ocean
air flowing from the upper parts of the atmosphere
- 3. Multiple Choice
When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?
cold and dry
fair and sunny
clear and humid
rainy and windy
- 4. Multiple Choice
How is weather on a cloudy night most likely to differ from the weather on a clear night?
the temperature will be cooler
the temperature will be humid
the temperature will be warmer
the temperature will be unchanged
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes temperature patterns in areas along the equator?
temperatures along the equator vary from hot in the summer to cold in the winter
temperatures along the equator are consistently warm all year long
temperatures along the equator are consistently cool all year long
temperatures along the equator are consistently freezing all year long
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which condition is connected with rainy weather?
low temperatures
high temperatures
low air pressure
high air pressure
- 7. Multiple Choice
In which direction do prevailing westerlies flow?
from east to west
from west to east
from north to south
from south to north
- 8. Multiple Choice
What two factors are needed to measure wind?
direction and speed
temperature and speed
direction and temperature
speed only
- 9. Multiple Choice
If a weather system is moving from the Pacific coast to North Carolina, from which direction will the winds in North Carolina most likely blow?
north
west
east
south
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which describes how wind speed if affected by weather?
rainy weather causes greater wind speeds
warmer weather causes greater wind speeds
differences in air pressure cause greater wind speeds
small temperature changes cause greater wind speeds
- 11. Multiple Choice
How will freezing air temperatures most likely affect rain as it falls through the air?
it will change to fog
it will change to hail
it will change to sleet
it will continue to fall as rain
- 12. Multiple Choice
What type of clouds are responsible for thunderstorms?
cirrus
cirrostratus
cumulus
cumulonimbus
- 13. Multiple Choice
High air pressure is most often related to which type of weather?
cool with clear skies
humid with clear skies
warm with cloudy skies
humid with overcast skies
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which type of weather most likely occurs in a high pressure area?
clear
foggy
rainy
snowy
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which best describes the weather condition in which clouds touch the surface of Earth?
dry
foggy
humid
stormy
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which would be the best way to collect data from a rain gauge?
check and record the data once a week
check and record the data every day, at the same time every day
check and record the data for 3 days, then estimate what the next readings will be
research the rainfall history of the area, then estimate how much rainfall may occur
- 17. Multiple Choice
Mark looks at the clouds in the sky and decides that he does not need to take his umbrella with him today. Which clouds did Mark most likely see in the sky?
cirrus
nimbostratus
cumulonimbus
stratus
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which type of cloud is associated with days of light, continual rain?
cirrus
nimbostratus
cumulus
cumulonimbus
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which instrument is used to determine air pressure?
barometer
anemometer
psychrometer
thermometer
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which is the most important reason for the study and collection of weather data?
so you know what to wear each day
to increase employment opportunities for meteorologists
to help predict weather patterns that impact the safety of people
it is fun
- 21. Multiple Choice
What happens during a La Niña year?
the Atlantic Ocean gets warmer and changes weather patterns around the world
the Atlantic Ocean gets colder and changes weather patterns around the world
the Pacific Ocean gets warmer and changes weather patterns around the world
the Pacific Ocean gets colder and changes weather patterns around the world
- 22. Multiple Choice
Which describes the direction of prevailing westerlies?
east to west
west to east
south to west
west to south
- 23. Multiple Choice
Global atmospheric patterns are responsible for most local weather. Which causes these patterns to exist?
mountain ranges
greenhouse gases
holes in the ozone layer
unequal heating of Earth
- 24. Multiple Choice
How does the Gulf Stream affect weather conditions along the eastern coast of the United States?
temperatures will decrease
temperatures will increase
more overcast skies
it does not affect the east coast at all
- 25. Multiple Choice
Which best describes El Nino?
water in the Pacific Ocean gets warmer than usual and causes fewer hurricanes to form
water in the Pacific Ocean gets colder than usual and causes more hurricanes to form
water in the Pacific Ocean gets colder than usual and the flow of the jet stream is disrupted
water in the Pacific Ocean gets warmer than usual and the flow of the jet stream is disrupted
- 26. Multiple Choice
On a given day, which most affects the amount of rainfall an area if expected to receive? (warm and cold meet = clouds and rain)
climate
jet stream
wind speed
meteorologists
- 27. Multiple Choice
How does the Gulf Stream impact hurricane development off the coast of the southeastern United States?
colder water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane
colder water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane
warmer water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane
warmer water from the Gulf Stream decreases the speed and intensity of the hurricane
- 28. Multiple Choice
Global winds over the United States blow in which direction?
east to west
north to south
south to west
west to east
- 29. Multiple Choice
Which is most likely an effect of the Gulf Stream?
heavy rains in California
severe drought in Australia
milder winter temperatures in Florida
snow in Texas
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