Weather Final Assessment

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Check the boxes beside which clouds would go with rainy weather.

• Cumulus Clouds
• Cumulonimbus Clouds
• Cirrus Clouds
• Stratus Clouds

Check the boxes beside which clouds would go with sunny weather.

• Cumulus Clouds
• Cumulonimbus Clouds
• Cirrus Clouds
• Stratus Clouds

Which best describes the sun’s effect on the water cycle?

• The sun causes water to precipitate. The precipitation evaporates and returns to the earth as condensation.
• The sun causes water to condense. The condensed water evaporates and returns to the earth as precipitation.
• The sun causes water to evaporate. The evaporated water condenses and returns to the earth as precipitation.
• The sun causes water to collect on the earth. The collected water precipitates and returns to the earth as condensation.

A cold front is expected to affect the local area over night. Which weather condition will most likely occur?

• cloudy skies, precipitation, and increased temperatures
• cloudy skies, precipitation, and decreased temperatures
• clear skies, no precipitation, and increased temperatures
• clear skies, no precipitation, and decreased temperatures

In the morning, Carlos noticed that the air pressure reading on the barometer was beginning to drop. What kind of weather can he most likely expect in the evening?

• The weather will be cloudy with a chance of rain.
• The weather will be warmer with clear skies.
• The weather will be clear and windy.
• The weather will be sunny and cool.

What impact does the Gulf Stream have on North Carolina’s coastal climate?

• The cold water from the Gulf Stream current cools the land.
• The warm water from the Gulf Stream current warms the land.
• The cold water from the Gulf Stream current decreases inland wind speeds.
• The warm water from the Gulf Stream current increases inland wind speeds.

Johnny has written in his weather journal that it has been hot and dry the last few days. The weather forecast is for another hot, dry air mass to enter the area. Which will Johnny most likely observe when the air mass arrives?

• days of continuous rain
• thunderstorms with hail
• clear skies with few clouds
• an increase in cirrus clouds

One morning, Jane notices drops of water on the outside of a window. Later in the day, she notices that the drops have disappeared. What most likely caused the drops to disappear?

• The water condensed on the plants around the house.
• Energy from the sun caused the water to evaporate.
• The water cooled enough to turn into water vapor.
• Wind blowing on the window turned the water into vapor.

Chris noticed a high-pressure system in the weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Which type of weather conditions are most likely for those two days?

• clear and sunny
• cold and stormy
• cloudy and rainy
• warm and stormy