Science 1206 Weather Unit REVIEW Short Answer 1. Which is defined as the short-term conditions of the atmosphere? 2. Which is defined as the long-term conditions of the atmosphere? 3. Which is used to measure the air pressure? 4. Which is used to measure the wind speed? 5. Which is used to measure the visibility? 6. Which is used to measure the humidity? 7. Which is the main reason for Earth s changing weather? 8. Which is the correct order for the steps of the water cycle? 9. Which step of the water cycle occurs as water absorbs energy? 10. Which step of the water cycle occurs as water releases energy? 11. Which method of energy transfer can occur in empty space? 12. Which is NOT part of the biosphere? 13. What percent of incoming solar energy is absorbed by the clouds and atmosphere? 14. What percent of incoming solar energy is absorbed by the land and ocean? 15. What percent of incoming solar energy is reflected by the clouds? 16. What percent of incoming solar energy is reflected by aerosols in the atmosphere? 17. What percent of incoming solar energy is reflected by Earth s surface? 18. What is the value for Earth s albedo? 19. Which is true for a material that has a high specific heat capacity? 20. Which is true for a material that has a low specific heat capacity? 21. Which name is given to an air mass that is Dry and Cold? 22. Which name is given to an air mass that is Dry and Warm? 23. Which name is given to an air mass that is Humid and Warm? 24. Which name is given to an air mass that is Humid and Cold? 25. Which condition does a High pressure system usually bring? 26. Which condition does a Low pressure system usually bring? 27. What is the value of normal air pressure at sea level? 28. Which value is greater than normal air pressure at sea level? 29. Which value is less than normal air pressure at sea level? 30. Which describes the movement of air around a Low pressure area? 31. Which describes the movement of air around a High pressure area? 32. Which of the following fronts is associated with a weakening low pressure system (cyclone) where the warm front is caught by the cold front? 33. Which of the following cause hurricanes to develop? 34. Why do Earth s prevailing winds get deflected? 35. In the diagram, the arrow shows the direction of the wind. What is the name of this wind?
36. In the diagram, the arrow shows the direction of the wind. What is the name of this wind? 37. In the diagram, the arrow shows the direction of the wind. What is the name of this wind? 38. In the diagram, the arrow shows the direction of the wind. What is the name of this wind? 39. Which of the following is caused by ocean currents? 40. Which ocean currents affect Newfoundland s weather? 41. Which of the following symbols represents a stationary front on a weather map? 42. Which of the following symbols represents a cold front on a weather map? 43. Which of the following symbols represents a warm front on a weather map? 44. Which of the following symbols represents an occluded front on a weather map? 45. Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria for a winter storm to be classified as a blizzard? 46. What is the name of the narrow boundary between the cold northerly air and the warm southerly air? Long Answer Problems 47. The map below shows the location of 7 air masses that are forming in each section labeled A through G. Give the correct name for each air mass. 48. On the World map below: A) sketch the major ocean currents B) label the currents that influence the weather and climate of the Avalon Peninsula.
49. On the diagram of Earth below: A) using arrows, draw the prevailing winds B) name each of the prevailing winds. C) in the boxes, indicate the location of Highs and Lows. C) draw the convection cells. 51. Use the given weather maps to answer the questions that follow. Map 1: Monday, 6:00 AM A) Based on the information in Weather Map #1, describe the expected weather conditions in Bay Roberts for Monday at 6:00 AM, and explain HOW you know
Map 2: Monday, 6:00 PM B) Based on the information in Weather Map #2, describe the expected weather conditions in Bay Roberts for Monday at 6:00 PM, and explain HOW you know. C) The straight-line distance from St. John s to Port aux Basques is 482 km. (i) Approximately how far has the L moved in the in the time from Map 1 to Map 2? SHOW YOUR CALCULATIONS (ii) What is the approximate speed of the L? (Remember; v = d/t) SHOW YOUR CALCULATIONS
52. Use the given weather maps to answer the questions that follow. Map 1: Monday, 6:00 AM A) Based on the information in Weather Map #1, describe the expected weather conditions in Bay Roberts for Monday at 6:00 AM, and explain HOW you know. Map 2: Monday, 6:00 PM B) Based on the information in Weather Map #2, describe the expected weather conditions in Bay Roberts for Monday at 6:00 PM, and explain HOW you know.