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Science 10 AB: Weather Test Review
Part 1: Multiple Choice
1. Meteorology is the study of:
a) Animals
b) weather
c) chemistry
d) ecosystems
2. Climate is:
a) long-lasting and recurring conditions of the atmosphere
b) day to day changes in the atmosphere at a particular location on earth
c) when the temperature stays the same for a long time
d) season to season changes in the atmosphere
3. A high pressure system is associated with:
a) heavy precipitation and overcast conditions
b) thunder and lightning
c) clear, cool weather
d) none of the above
4. When there is low pressure, we can expect
a) Overcast skies and precipitation
b) Clear skies, no precipitation
c) Few clouds, cold weather
d) Lots of wind
5. Visibility can be effected by:
a) Snow
b) fog
d) all of the above
c) rain
6. Humidity is:
a) a percentage of water vapour per area at a specific temperature
b) measured in feet
c) also known as atmospheric pressure
d) happens mostly when the temperature is very low
7. Dewpoint is NOT:
a) measured in ºC
b) a measure of atmospheric moisture
c) used by pilots
d) the temperature at which air must be cooled to form water droplets
8. We always give speed and direction with wind, therefore this is measuring:
a) wind velocity
c) wind speed only
b) wind direction only d) wind height only
9. Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?
a) Hail
b) snow
c) mud
10. What is another name for the water cycle?
a) the wet cycle
c) the water recycling system
b) the hydrologic cycle
d) none of the above
d) rain
11. Which of the following is NOT part of the water cycle?
a) Condensation
c) sublimation
b) Evaporation
d) runoff
12. The water on Earth is …
a) The same water we have had forever
b) New water coming from outer space
13. When you heat water, the molecules move:
a. Faster
b. Slower
14. The best type of conductors are:
a) solids
b) liquids
c) gases
15. On a hot day, I would wear what colour to stay cool:
a) black
b) white
c) dark blue
16. What substances can convection happen in?
a) solids and liquids
b) liquids and gases
c) solids and gases
17. What are the worst emitters of thermal radiation?
a) Light, shiny surfaces
b) Light, dull surfaces
18. How does heat pass through a single pane of window glass?
a) By conduction and convection
b) By conduction and radiation
c) By convection and radiation
Part B: Short Answer
1.
Use the following words to label the water cycle:
Precipitation
Transpiration
Condensation
Sun
Evaporation
Runoff
c) Black, dull surfaces
2. Write the letter in the space on the left that best matches the term in the middle
column. (5 points)
1.
2.
3.
4. 4.
5.
Evaporation
Precipitation
Runoff
Transpiration
Condensation
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Water released through the leaves of plants
Gas changes to a liquid when the temperature lowers
Water that collects at the Earth’s surface
Rain, snow, hail, sleet
Liquid changes to a gas when temperature rises
3. How is the water cycle an example of recycling? (2 pts – USE COMPLETE
SENTENCES)
4.
What gives us the heat we need on Earth? _____________________
5. Hydro cycle means water cycle. This is because water contains ______________.
6. What causes water in lakes and rivers to change into vapour (gas)? ___________
7. What do you need to make condensation?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
8. When clouds get heavy what happens? _________________________________
9. Draw in the isobars on the following map.
a. Label on the
map where the
High pressure
system is with
an H.
b. Label on the
map where the
Low pressure
system is with
an L.
c. Label where
there is calm,
clear weather
and where there
is stormy
weather.
10. What type of heat transfer is taking place in each description?
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
Your breath on a cold day
Sun heating the earth
Hot geysers (water spurts) in Alberta
Baking in an oven
Melting ice cream
Frying pan heating your egg up
11. Graph the following information in a line graph on the graph paper. Plot the day
on the x-axis and the temperature on the y-axis. Label the axes. (5 pts)
Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Temperature (°C)
5
8
2
5
6
9
11
10
15