Weather part 1

Which statement BEST describes how weather patterns along the equator differ from weather patterns in the mid latitudes?

• Temperatures along the equator vary with the seasons, while temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently cold.
• Temperatures along the equator vary with the seasons, while temperatures in the mid latitudes are consistently warm.
• Temperatures in the mid latitudes vary with the seasons, while temperatures along the equator are consistently warm. 

Low pressure systems moving along the East Coast during winter months will have which effect?

• low temperatures
• calm winds and heavy precipitation
• increased wind speed and clear skies
• increased wind speed and heavy precipitation 

When a high pressure system and a low pressure system meet, which usually occurs?

• Temperatures rise.
• Cirrus clouds form
• Precipitation occurs
• Winds become calm

Which is NOT true about wind speed and direction?

• Winds are caused by the uneven heating of Earth's surface.
• Winds are caused by differences in air pressure.
• Winds are caused by changes in humidity.

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
• south
• east 
• west

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 each 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.

Which type of cloud is associated with days of light, continual rain?

• cirrus
• stratus
• cumulus
• cumulonimbus

If the climate of an area is known, which can most accurately be predicted?

• the weather forecast for the area next week
• the average humidity in the area during the day
• the average temperature in the area for any month
• the total number of storms that will occur in the area during the year

Which type of clouds are called fog when they are near the ground

• cirrus
• stratus
• cumulus

Why is it important to know the different types of clouds?

• clouds can indicate the time of day that it is
• clouds can indicate the type of weather that will occur
• clouds can indicate the temperature of different layers of the atmosphere