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- 1. Multiple Choice
The amount of energy an area receives depends largely on ________________.
Earth's atmosphere
The seasons
The Sun's angle
The Sun's distance from the Earth
- 2. Multiple Choice
Clouds form when water changes from a _____________________________.
gas to liquid
liquid to gas
solid to gas
solid to liquid
- 3. Multiple Choice
In Orlando, the daily average temperature during the month of March from 1959-2019 is 66.5°F (19.2°C). Recent records show that in March of 2019, Orlando experienced temperatures of 80°F (26.7°C) or higher on 16 of its 31 days.
Based on the data above, what conclusion can be made by a meteorologist?
The temporary change in temperature means the climate has changed.
The temporary change in temperature means that the weather has changed.
The temporary change in temperature means both weather and climate have changed.
The temporary change in temperature means neither the weather or the climate has changed.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Areas of low-pressure usually have __________________.
cloudy weather
good weather
descending air
none of the above
- 5. Multiple Choice
Review the diagrams. Based on the information provided, which answer best explains the weather experienced if you were sitting on the land?
Warm dry air during the day leading to higher temperatures. Cool moist air in the evening leading to cooler temperatures.
Cool moist air during the day leading to cooler temperatures. Warm dry air in the evening leading to warmer temperatures.
Cool dry air during the day leading to warmer temperatures. Warm moist air in the evening leading to cooler temperatures.
Warm moist air during the day leading to higher temperatures. Cool drier air in the evening leading to cooler temperatures.
- 6. Multiple Choice
When the Sun heats the ocean along Earth's equator, warm ocean water evaporates and becomes clouds. After heated clouds rise, a thunderstorm is likely to occur. Which of the following is most likely the cause of a thunderstorm?
Warm air escaping from the clouds
Cold air surrounding the clouds
Lightning flashing in the clouds
Wind blowing on the clouds
- 7. Multiple Choice
The pictures above show the temperature variation between the ocean and the ground at a typical coastal location. Use the pictures to answer the questions that follow.Why would the temperature of the ground change so much between day and night?
Because water is such a good conductor of energy, it pulls out all of the energy the ground has absorbed from the Sun during the day.
Because the energy absorbed by the ground from the Sun is constantly sinking, all the energy absorbed during the day is deep underground at night.
Because plants pull out all of the energy the ground has absorbed from the Sun to perform photosynthesis during the night, and the temperature of the ground decreases.
Because the ground constantly radiates its absorbed energy back into the atmosphere, the temperature of the ground decreases when the Sun is not out.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which provides energy for the water cycle?
air currents
earth's core
ocean currents
the sun
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which term refers to the atmosphere conditions of a certain place at a certain time?
dew point
humidity
water cycle
weather
- 10. Multiple Choice
Mia and Dillon were debating whether the land temperatures at the equator or further north and south of the equator are warmer. Mia stated that, “the land at the equator receives more direct radiant energy from the Sun and must therefore absorb and retain more energy.” Dillion argued that, “the land north and south of the equator is able to absorb and retain more energy because the radiant energy from the Sun spreads in northern and southern direction.”
To test their hypotheses, they set up an experiment using:
● a flashlight
● a curve piece of black construction paper
● a thermometer
They then measured the temperature changes every 5 minutes for 30 minutes and organized their data in the table above. Based on the data collected, what conclusion will Mia and Dillon most likely make?
Mia’s hypothesis is correct, because the 0° was hotter after the 30 minutes experiment.
Both hypotheses are correct, because they both increase in temperature over the 30 minute experiment.
Dillon’s hypothesis is correct, because from the 5 to 10 minute mark the 15° data increased at a higher rate than the 0°.
Both hypotheses are incorrect, because there is not a steady rate of change in the temperatures over the 30 minute experiment.
- 11. Multiple Choice
During a winter storm, Annabelle observed hail falling on the street. After the hailstorm ended she observed rainfall. Based on the information provided, which of these statements best describes the movement of water through Earth's spheres?
Water vapor from the cryosphere produces hail allowing it to then precipitate.
The geosphere freezes water and the cryosphere allows rain to fall back to the geosphere.
Water vapor from the hydrosphere forms clouds, freezing in the atmosphere and falling back to the geosphere as precipitation.
The geosphere causes water to evaporate through the hydrosphere to form clouds and then to be reabsorbed as part of the cryosphere.
- 12. Multiple Choice
A meteorologist in Churchill, Canada has created the following chart for the evening news. He needs to title the table so that it communicates the information accurately. Based on the information provided on this table, which title below would best communicate the information gathered?
Churchill's Average Precipitation Report
Churchill's Average Weather Report
Churchill's Average Climate Report
Churchill's Yearly Climate Report
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following answers best explains how the Sun influences the temperature differences in land, air and water and contribute to atmospheric movement?
The Sun heats the land faster than water causing the air above the land to warm and rise.
Convection causes the Sun to heat the water and land causing the air above it to warm and rise.
The Sun heats the air through radiation and as the hot air sinks it warms the water and land equally.
The water is able to heat the land faster through conduction because of the Sun warming the water through radiation.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Temperatures tend to be hottest near Earth's equator. There, warm air rises and becomes lighter than the surrounding air. This warm air flows east or west and moves toward Earth's poles. Which of the following is most likely to result from this series of events?
drought
a change in seasons
a cold front
wind
- 15. Multiple Choice
The picture above shows a part of the water cycle. Use the picture to answer any questions that follow. How can the cycling of the water at Point X affect the weather?
The Sun's rays can heat the ocean's water, causing some of it to evaporate into the atmosphere and form clouds.
The cooler temperature of the ocean can cause the water to evaporate into the atmosphere and form clouds.
The ocean can reflect the Sun's rays into the atmosphere causing water vapor to condense into a cloud.
The warmer ocean waters can cause water vapor to be released as condensation into the atmosphere.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is most likely responsible for moving water vapor from place to place?
atmospheric circulation
migrating organisms
rivers and streams
ocean currents
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which statement best describes an area's climate, but NOT its weather?
the pattern of temperature and precipitation over several decades
the pattern of temperature and precipitation over several days
the pattern of temperature and precipitation over a year
the pattern of temperature and precipitation over a week
- 18. Multiple Choice
The picture above shows the average snowfall for the United States from 1961 to 1990. What does the picture show?
the climate of the United States, because it shows the precipitation over a few days
the weather in the United States, because it shows the precipitation over a few days
the climate of the United States, because it shows the average precipitation for several decades
the weather of the United States, because it shows the average precipitation for several decades
- 19. Multiple Choice
The Sun's energy causes water to evaporate from Earth's surface and become water vapor. What is the most likely result when water vapor condenses into clouds?
Heat from the water is retained, causing the surrounding air to deflate.
Heat from the water is released, causing the clouds to produce snow.
Heat from the water is released, causing the surrounding air to expand.
Heat from the water is retained, causing the clouds to move higher in the atmosphere.
- 20. Multiple Choice
What would most likely occur if the Sun did not heat Earth?
There would be the same amount of weather.
There would be more severe weather.
There would be no weather
There would be slightly less weather.
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