Weather Practice Unit Quiz

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Which scientific term explains how lightning develops?

Explain why stormy rain clouds are darker than snow clouds?

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

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

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.

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