Weather Unit Test- 5th Grade

25 Questions | By Msasmrj | Updated: Dec 16, 2022 | Attempts: 1790

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TAKE YOUR TIME. Remember to think about the best answer for each question. You cannot go back once you submit a question, so take your time. There are 30 multiple choice questions. Good Luck! Raise your hand when finished.

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1.

The area around the Earth is known as:
- A.
  
  Our Place
- B.
  
  Our Atmosphere
- C.
  
  Our Stratsphiere
- D.
  
  Our Planet
2.

The layer of our atmosphere closest to Earth's crust (and where we live) is:
- A.
  
  Atmosphere
- B.
  
  Troposphere
- C.
  
  Stratosphere
- D.
  
  Cumulus
3.

The second layer of our atmosphere (where most of the clouds are) is:
- A.
  
  Atmosphere
- B.
  
  Troposphere
- C.
  
  Stratosphere
- D.
  
  Cumulus
4.

The farther you go up in the atmosphere the air pressure gets:
- A.
  
  More dense
- B.
  
  Less dense
- C.
  
  Longer
- D.
  
  Thinner
5.

The farther up in elevation you go the air pressure gets more dense, and causes it to be:
- A.
  
  Easier to breathe
- B.
  
  Harder to breathe
- C.
  
  The same air pressure as on sea level
- D.
  
  The most wonderful thing, like , ever!
6.

The correct order of the water cycle is:
- A.
  
  Precipitation, Condonsation, Evaporation
- B.
  
  Precipitation, Evaporation, Condensation
- C.
  
  Evaporation, Condensation, Evaporation
- D.
  
  Condensation, Evaporation, Precipitation
7.

When water turns from a gas (water vapor) back to a liquid it is called:
- A.
  
  Precipitation
- B.
  
  Condensation
- C.
  
  Evaporation
8.

Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation:
- A.
  
  Rain
- B.
  
  Frost
- C.
  
  Hail
- D.
  
  Sleet
9.

When wind is up close and not as powerful it is called:
- A.
  
  Coastal Wind
- B.
  
  Prevailing Wind
- C.
  
  Mountain Wind
- D.
  
  Local Wind
10.

When the wind is powerful, and has a long range it is called:
- A.
  
  Mountain Wind
- B.
  
  Prevailing Wind
- C.
  
  Costal Wind
- D.
  
  Local Wind
11.

Puffy clouds are:
- A.
  
  Stratus
- B.
  
  Cirrus
- C.
  
  Cumulus
12.

Long, thin clods are:
- A.
  
  Stratus
- B.
  
  Cirrus
- C.
  
  Cumulus
13.

Clouds that form ice crystals are:
- A.
  
  Stratus
- B.
  
  Cirrus
- C.
  
  Cumulus
14.

This picture is of a ____________ cloud.
- A.
  
  Stratus
- B.
  
  Cirrus
- C.
  
  Cumulus
15.

This is a picture of a _____________ cloud.
- A.
  
  Stratus
- B.
  
  Cirrus
- C.
  
  Cumulus
16.

The funnel of a tornado is also called the:
- A.
  
  Center
- B.
  
  Middle
- C.
  
  Vortex
- D.
  
  Eye
17.

The nickname for the categories of severe weather is:
- A.
  
  CAR
- B.
  
  CAT
- C.
  
  CAM
- D.
  
  CAN
18.

The middle of the united states is also nicknamed:
- A.
  
  Tornado Alley
- B.
  
  Tornado Track
- C.
  
  Tornado River
- D.
  
  Tornado Central
19.

This image on the weather map is a:
- A.
  
  Tornado
- B.
  
  Hurricane
- C.
  
  Water Spout
- D.
  
  Drought
20.

Which of the following is the correct order of the formation of tropical severe weather:
- A.
  
  Tropical Storm, Tropical Depression, Hurricane
- B.
  
  Tropical Storm, Hurricane, Tropical Depression
- C.
  
  Tropical Depression, Tropical Storm, Hurricane
- D.
  
  Tropical Storm, Hurricane, Tropical Depression
21.

The center of a severe tropical weather pattern is called:
- A.
  
  The middle
- B.
  
  The vortex
- C.
  
  The center
- D.
  
  The eye
22.

The book about food that we related to weather is called:
- A.
  
  "Cloddy with a chance of cots"
- B.
  
  "Corny with a chance of cheese"
- C.
  
  "Cloudy with a chance of meatballs"
- D.
  
  "Cleaver with a chance of meat"
23.

What type of precipitation did we attempt to make an example of in a LAB this year?
- A.
  
  Hail
- B.
  
  Snow
- C.
  
  Dew
- D.
  
  Sleet
24.

There are ________ categories of Hurricanes. (Starting with CAT 1 at 74 mph)
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
- E.
  
  5
25.

What famous Hurricane hit land near New Orleans, LA in 2005?
- A.
  
  Anna
- B.
  
  Bill
- C.
  
  Katrina
- D.
  
  Shikra