Seasonal and Global Weather Patterns Study Guide
Statement
1. The Earth's oceans are generally
warmer near the equator and cooler near
the poles.
_____ agree
_____ disagree
_____ it depends
2. It is summer in the southern
hemisphere.
_____ agree
_____ disagree
_____ it depends
3. Movement of air across the planet
creates global weather patterns.
_____ agree
_____ disagree
_____ it depends
4. As a result of the movement of the
air in the Jet stream, weather patterns
in the United States move west to east.
_____ agree
_____ disagree
_____ it depends
5. A hurricane is caused by strong
winds and warm air over the ocean.
_____ agree
_____ disagree
_____ it depends
My Thoughts
Statement
6. A scientist could predict local
and global weather events by
observing global weather patterns.
_____ agree
_____ disagree
_____ it depends
7. Ocean currents affect weather
on land.
_____ agree
_____ disagree
_____ it depends
8. When air moves from the polar
regions toward the equator,
temperatures will drop.
_____ agree
_____ disagree
_____ it depends
9. A convection cell describes when
warm air sinks and cool air rises.
_____ agree
_____ disagree
_____ it depends
My Thoughts
Multiple Choice
16. Warm air that blows from the land to the ocean is called
10. Sometimes the weather in North Carolina is affected by air masses
moving from the Gulf of Mexico. Which best describes these air
masses?
17. Hurricanes form over _________ water.
11. What do meteorologists most depend on to forecast an approaching
storm?
12. Which factor is most helpful in determining where a thunderstorm
is coming from and where it may go?
18. El Nino/La Nina are types of __________ current patterns that _____
happen often.
19. Hurricanes that affect the weather in North America almost
always develop in which ocean?
20. What is the name of the weather pattern that causes most
hurricanes to take this path?
21. Describe the climate at high latitudes and low latitudes.
13. What type of weather would you expect after a cold front passed
over your city?
A The air pressure drops, the temperature drops, and
precipitation occurs.
B The air pressure rises, the temperature drops, and there are
clear, sunny skies.
C The air pressure drops and the temperature rises.
D The air pressure rises and the temperature drops.
14. North America’s weather is mostly controlled by:
15. What are the Global Winds that blow constantly from the same
direction called?
High latitudes:
Low Latitudes:
22. Looking at this map, predict what the weather will be like in North
Carolina the next day after the front has passed through from west to
east.
23. Looking at this map, label each box. Words to use:
Cold Air
Warm Air
Jet Stream
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Agree
Agree
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Agree
Agree
Agree
Agree
Disagree
B
A
C
D – double check me on this please!!
B
C
C
C
B
D
Gulf Stream
High latitudes have cooler climates and lower latitudes have
warmer climates
22. The weather will be cooler as the cold front passes over. They
may also say cloudier as the front passes.