Weather Practice Unit Quiz

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12 questions
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SD67
SD51
Alberta
1

Use the image above to match the cloud number to the real name of the cloud.

  • Cloud 1
  • Cloud 2
  • Cloud 3
  • Cloud 4
  • Cloud 5
  • Cloud 6
  • Cloud 7
  • Stratus
  • Cirrus
  • Stratocumculus
  • Cumulonimbus
  • Nimbostratus
  • Cirrocumulus
  • Altocumulus
1

Which of the following clouds are likely to produce precipitation? Check ALL that apply.

1

When two air masses meet, colder air will slide ____________ the warmer air.

1

Using your understanding of air properties, circle where in the room would you expect to find the warmest air.

1

Using the image below, draw arrows showing the path of air movement when the sun comes out in the morning.
Hint: The ground will warm up quicker than the water.

1

Which of the following items are types of precipitation? Select ALL that apply.

1

Which scientific term explains how lightning develops?

1

Explain why stormy rain clouds are darker than snow clouds?

1

Above, you will find a picture of a barometer. A berometer is used to measure ________________________

1

Which of the following measurement tools would be used to measure precipitation?

1

We know that the sun is reponsible for temperature changes throughout the day, but how does the Earth's relationship with the sun also determine long-term changes thorughout the year? Provide examples.
Hint: Think about changes from season to season.

1

Describe the difference between climate and weather. Provide specific examples from your experience.