Predicting Weather

Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?

• The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today.

• The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.

• The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.

• The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.

Which best describes the effect of heavy cloud cover on temperatures at night?

• Temperatures will be cooler than expected.

• Temperatures will be warmer than expected.

• Temperature will change frequently throughout the night.

• There will be no change in temperature throughout the night.

A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds

• Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.

• Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts

• Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.

Which type of weather is most often produced by a low air pressure system?

• cold

• hot

• rainy

• sunny

Which statement about Hawaii refers to its climate?

• A blizzard occurs on one of Hawaii’s tallest mountain peaks.

• A blizzard occurs on one of Hawaii’s tallest mountain peaks.

• The mountains were shaded by cumulus clouds on a Tuesday afternoon.

• The coolest months are February and March.

How will freezing air temperatures most likely affect rain as it falls through the air?

• It will change to fog.

• It will change to hail.

• It will change to sleet.

• It will continue to fall as rain.

Which has the greatest effect on temperature in parts of the United States with a moderate climate?

• geographic location

• daily rainfall amounts

• changes in humidity levels

• number of large cities in the area

The local weather station is predicting that a warm front will pass through Charlotte, NC in two days. How will Charlotte’s weather most likely be affected by the passing of a warm front?

• The wind speed will increase.

• The air pressure will increase.

• The temperature will increase.

• The wind will continue to blow in the same direction.

• The wind will continue to blow in the opposite direction.

• The wind will increase in speed.

Which is most associated with a thunderstorm?

• low air pressure

• high air pressure

• winds blowing from the West

• winds blowing from the East