Weather Review

What is weather?

• A. A way to describe the elevation of a location
• B. A way to describe the topography of a location
• C. A way to describe atmospheric conditions of a location
• D. A way to describe ocean conditions

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During a sunny day at the beach, what factor determines if you feel hot or cold?

• A. Temperature

• B. Sky Conditions

• C. Wind

• D. Precipitation

When planning a picnic, understanding sky conditions is crucial because it helps determine:

• A. the amount of cloud cover

• B. the luminosity of the sun

• C. the visibility or clearness of the atmosphere

• D. All of the above

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During a weather forecast, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a form of precipitation?

• A. Snow

• B. Rain

• C. Fog

• D. Hail

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How do we describe the wind that's moving the sails of a boat?

• A. Its speed only

• B. Its direction only

• C. Its speed and direction

• D. Where it is coming from

If a weather vane points west, the wind is described by:

• A. where it is blowing towards

• B. where it is blowing from

• C. how it moves up or down in the atmosphere

• D. how it moves over water versus land

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What is the driving force of weather?

• A. The ocean
• B. The sun
• C. Wind patterns
• D. Precipitation

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The sun is important to:

• A. the formation of precipitation
• B. warming air, land and water
• C. the movement of air between warm and cold regions
• D. All of the above

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What can help us predict weather?

• A. The current temperature
• B. The weather at a location on the opposite side of Earth
• C. Clouds
• D. Distance from large bodies of water

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During a severe weather warning, a meteorologist is analyzing the sky. What type of clouds should they report that are associated with thunderstorms, heavy rain, snow and/or tornadoes?

• A. Cirrus clouds

• B. Alto clouds

• C. Stratus clouds

• D. Cumulonimbus clouds

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