Ch. 16: Weather (#1-2)

Match each letter with the correct answer. #1 High clouds Low clouds Middle clouds

Match each letter with the correct answer. #2

When the temperature reaches its ______________, snow, rain, or hail is likely to form. #3

The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place. #4 The state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.

When air is cooled to its dew point near the ground, it forms this stratus cloud. #5

The measure of the amount of water vapor in the air compared to the total amount the air can hold at a specific temperature. #6

Water falling from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail Water falling from the sky as rain, snow, sleet, or hail. Its form is determined by the temperature. #7

A severe winter storm with temperatures below -12C⁰ and blowing snow that causes poor visibility & lasts at least three hours- #8

A large, severe storm that forms over tropical oceans and has winds of at least 119 km/h- #9

#10 Large body of air with the same characteristics of temperature and moisture content as the part of the Earth’s surface over which it formed (formed over Equator= warm& wet/ formed over poles= cold & dry)-

Boundary between 2 air masses of different density, moisture, or temperature- classified as cold, warm, occluded, or stationary- #11

Anna`s science class has been learning about weather patterns and weather forecasts. After a storm there was a lot of water vapor in the air. It was a hot day and Anna noticed that her shirt felt a little damp. What caused this dampness? #12

What does an anemometer measure? #13

_______ is being formed below: #14

Does warm air or cool air hold more humidity? #15

What causes wind? #16

Which statement would most likely be included in a news report about an approaching hurricane? #17

Which sentence below might explain how lightening occurs? #18

In Georgia, peak tornado season is during which month(s)? #19 In Georgia, peak tornado season is during which month(s)?

Thunderstorms are most likely to occur during what time of the year? #20

What is the difference between a tornado & a hurricane? #21 What is the difference between a tornado & a hurricane?

Which of the following is a correct interpretation of the map? #22

#23 On the local news, Anna notices that the weather forecast calls for high winds, possible thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall to be coming her way. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to be the cause of this predicted weather?

Which type of front may form when cool air, cold air, and warm air meet? #24

What does a tornado WATCH mean? #25

On a weather map, what type of front is represented by a red line with ½ circles? #26

This word is Latin for 'dark rain cloud‘. #27

#28 Which is issued when severe weather conditions exist and immediate action should be taken?

#29 If the temperatures are below 32⁰ F/ 0⁰ C and enough water vapor is present in the atmosphere to cause condensation to occur during the night, we will find ________ on our cars the next morning.

#30 Water exists on Earth in three different physical states. Which of the following are forms of solid water on Earth?

Cooler air is more dense and always sinks. #31

Low pressure systems are associated with warm, humid weather with clouds & precipitation. #32