Cumulative Review

Indiana often experiences the weather that Illinois recently had because weather patterns in the United States generally move from

• north to south.

• south to north.

• west to east.

• east to west.

Which of these actions causes wind?

• rotation of Earth on its axis

• movement of air from water to land

• uneven heating of Earth’s surface

• air passing Earth as it revolves around the Sun

Which conclusion is best supported by the farmer’s data?

(What days have temps closest to the range of the average)

• Days 1 and 4 had typical temperatures for the season.

• Days 2 and 3 had typical temperatures for the season.

• Days 3 and 4 had typical temperatures for the season.

• None of the days had typical temperatures for the season.

The diagram below shows a weather map. Which city is most likely to experience the cold front first?

• Athens

• Dayton

• Marietta

• Steubenville

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 statement about Hawaii refers to its climate? (Keyword: Climate)

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

• B. A high temperature of 37.8°C was recorded earlier today in Hawaii.

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

• D. The coolest months are February and March.

What most likely happens to the air at the beach at night?

• The air is still.

• The air moves along the coast.

• The air flows from the ocean to the land.

• The air flows from the land to the ocean.

Aria and William are planning a trip in July. Based on the data, which conclusion is best supported?

• July is summer in the Northern Hemisphere and winter in the Southern Hemisphere.

• July is rainy in the Northern Hemisphere and dry in the Southern Hemisphere.

• July is the coldest month of the year in Sydney, Australia.

• July is the warmest month of the year in Los Angeles, CA.

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.

The data table shows weather conditions for an area for the four seasons of one year. It rains more in the spring than in the fall in this area. The data in the table are not in order by season. Column 2 is winter. Which sequence below places the columns in order by season?

• A. 2 4 1 3

• B. 2 3 4 2

• C. 2 1 3 4

• D. 2 4 3 1