Weather Test Unit Review Questions
Which zones in the map below are most likely to have a temperate climate. (Warm summers and cold winters)
2 and 5
Which of the following would be the best model to show the interactions between water and the Sun's heat energy in cycles of precipitation?
A light shines on an aquarium covered with glass, and water droplets form on the inside of the glass.
Corey found out that when he added a certain chemical to water, the water would heat up. He then performed an experiment in which he mixed different amounts of the chemical with water in a test tube and measured the temperature of the water. The results of the experiment are shown in the table below. Which of these is a valid conclusion based on the results of Corey's experiment?
Adding more of the chemical will heat the water but only up to a certain temperature
Thunderstorms and hurricanes are examples of severe weather. Which of these weather conditions is necessary for the formation of thunderstorms and hurricanes?
Air moving toward the center of a storm and rising into the atmosphere.
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Climate refers to weather conditions for a region over a long period of time.
Clouds are formed when millions of drops of water become suspended in the air. Which of the following is a step in the process of cloud formation?
Condensation
The Sun heats the atmosphere of Earth unevenly. Which of the following is most likely result of this uneven heating?
Convection in the atmosphere causes a change in air density, resulting in wind.
Energy from the Sun causes Earth's atmosphere to heat up. Eventually, the air begins to move due to differences in heat. What type of energy flow is occurring when the air begins to move?
Convection is the energy flow.
In the summer, coastal towns usually experience cool ocean breezes, as shown in the diagram below. Which process creates the type of ocean breeze shown?
Cool air above the ocean sinks and warm air rises.
Which is an example of water condensing?
Dew forming on plants during a cold night
Which statement best describes how energy transfer within Earth's atmosphere can affect a weather condition?
During radiation, waves transfer heat and light energy which affects the air temperature.
Angie left her glass of water in the sunlight. When she came back, the water was warmer. Which of the following BEST describes why the water was warmer?
Energy from the sun was absorbed by the water.
How do humans contribute most to an increase in greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
Fossil Fuels are burned as a source of energy
The diagram below shows three of Earth's layers: the atmosphere, the hydrosphere and the lithosphere. Which of these is the range in which life exists?
From the upper part of the lithosphere to the lower part of the atmosphere.
The MAIN source of energy in wind currents on Earth is?
Heat from the sun
Which combination of processes from ten water cycle is most likely to cause flooding?
High runoff, high precipitation
The diagram below shows a map of the world with the lines of latitude marked. Which of the following places marked on the map is most likely to have an average yearly temperature similar to location x?
Location A
Three gases found in Earth's atmosphere are carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and oxygen. What is theirs order of abundance from greatest to least?
Nitrogen, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
Wendy wants to find out how much precipitation will occur during the next storm. Which tool should she use to collect the data?
Rain gauge
What two weather instruments measure amounts of water?
Rain gauge and hygrometer
If the temperature of Earth rose over time, which of the following would occur?
Sea level would rise and the polar ice caps would decrease in size.
In which layer of the atmosphere do airplanes travel to avoid weather conditions?
Stratosphere
On a very hot summer day, the rooms on the first floor of a house stay cooler than the rooms on the second floor. Which form of thermal energy flow causes this to occur?
The form of thermal energy is convection.
A metal spoon and a plastic spoon are placed in hot water. After a minute, the metal spoon feels hot and the plastic spoon feels warm. How is heat transfer different between the two spoons?
The metal spoon allows conduction to occur faster than the plastic spoon
Which of these best explains why the oceans have a great impact on the weather over the continents?
The oceans store and transfer more heat than the continents
How would an increase in greenhouse gases most likely affect coastal areas?
The sea level would increase
Where does water in the lake get most of it's energy to evaporate?
The sun heating the lake
Which of the following situations is unique to hurricanes and not tornadoes?
They form over warm waters
What positive effect do trees have on gases in the atmosphere?
Trees take in carbon dioxide and give off oxygen
The diagram below shows four layers of Earth's atmosphere. Which of the following correctly labels the layers represented by A, B, C, and D (From Earth moving upward) in the correct sequence?
Troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere
What factor causes global wind patterns?
Unequal heating of Earth's surface by the sun.
Which statement best describes what happens to water immediately after it evaporates?
Water vapor rises until it meets cool air.
What is the main cause of water evaporation from the ocean?
heat energy from the sun
What two gases make up most of Earth's atmosphere?
nitrogen and oxygen
Energy from the sun is distributed around Earth by...
radiation and convection