1. Winds in our atmosphere are created as a result of which of the
following processes?
A. Energy that is absorbed in the atmosphere
B Gravitational attraction from the moon
C Density of the air particles in the atmosphere.
D. Uneven heating of the air in the atmosphere.
2. What is the source of energy that fuels large storms such as
hurricanes?
A. evaporation of ocean water
B condensation of water vapor
C. solar heating of the atmosphere
D the greenhouse effect
3. What state would be most likely to experience a hurricane?
A. Alaska
B. California
C. Florida
D. Maine
4. Hurricanes are most common...
A. in the winter when the weather is the coldest
B. in the spring when cold fronts are active
C. in the late summer and early fall when sea water is warmest
D. All of the above.
5. What best describes the weather in a typical hurricane.
A. Many tornadoes
B. Strong winds
C. Heavy rains
D. Both B and
6. A current carries water from Canada and Alaska to the south along the
California coast. How does this current most likely affect California’s
climate?
A. The current causes floods in California.
B. The current caused droughts in California.
C. The current cools California.
D. The current warms California.
7. Many weather systems form over oceans. The energy needed to
form these weather systems starts from
A. prevailing winds
B. the moon
C. the sun
D. water currents
8. How does the Gulf Stream current probably affect Iceland?
A. The current carries cold water to Iceland.
B. The current causes Iceland’s climate to be warmer.
C. The current causes Iceland’s climate to be colder.
D. The current prevents sunlight from reaching Iceland
9. In your own words, explain the conditions needed for a hurricane to
form.
The most important conditions for a hurricane to form are………