Weather Review

Which clouds are large, white, fluffy, and look like cotton balls?

• cumulonimbus
• stratus
• cirrus
• cumulus

The air is warm, dry, and fair weather conditions occur. What pressure system causes this?

• high pressure
• low pressure
• light pressure
• no pressure

What weather term best describes these words: rain, snow, sleet, hail.

• Humidity
• Precipitation
• Atmosphere
• Evaporation

What storm is a dark funnel cloud with violent winds?

• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Blizzard
• Thunderstorm

What storm develops over water?

• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Blizzard
• Thunderstorm

Through a window, a person saw giant dark clouds. It looked like a storm was going to start. What type of clouds did he see?

• cumulus
• cumulonimbus
• stratus
• cirrus

Which statement is supported by the data on this map?

• Bedford is the hottest city in the state of Virginia
• Richmond, Farmville, and LaCrosse are all colder than Emporia
• Emporia is colder than Bedford
• LaCrosse will become colder over the next few days.

What kind of storm is associated with heavy rain, winds above 75 mph, high tides, and huge waves?

• Tornado
• Blizzard
• Thunderstorm
• Hurricane

What month would school most likely be closed due to snow?

• February
• November
• October
• April

What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, hail, and tornadoes?

• Cumulus
• Cumulonimbus
• Cirrus
• Stratus