2023 Weather Unit Test Review

What kind of weather does a stationary front bring?

• light rain and clouds

• fair weather

• rain that lasts for a few days

• thunderstorms

Which weather Instrument measures wind speed?

• anemometer

• barometer

• wind vane

• thermometer

What does a barometer measure?

• wind speed

• air pressure

• wind direction

• precipitation

Which of the following correctly defines the term climate?

• current weather conditions in a particular area

• weather conditions that are only affected by terrain

• weather events that are rare for a particular area

• average weather conditions in a particular area

What kind of weather does a high pressure system bring?

• thunderstorms

• fair weather

• light rain and clouds

• snow

Which type of cloud is puffy with a flat bottom?

• stratus

• cumulus

• nimbus

• cirrus

What kind of weather do fronts usually bring?

• clouds and rain

• fair, sunny weather

• fog

• dry weather

A scientist keeps a record of the temperature, wind, and rain in a certain place for one week. We know the scientist is studying weather and not climate because

• only three factors have been measured.

• air pressure was not recorded.

• the scientist is only taking measurements in one place.

• the measurements are taken over a short time.

What is a high altitude cloud with a feather like shape made of ice crystals called?

• stratus cloud

• nimbus cloud

• cumulus cloud

• cirrus cloud

A weather map of the United States is shown. What type of weather will Salem most likely experience as the approaching front passes over?

• dry and hot

• light rain

• heavy snow

• icy and clear