METEOROLOGY • PRECIPITATION/HUMIDITY PATTERNS & PREDICTION

Title: Precipitating Weather

FCAT Questions

Directions: Read the passage, then answer the questions. Answer multiple choice questions by circling the letter of the answer that you select. Write your answer to the “Read, Think, and Explain” question on the lines provided.

1. Changes in precipitation over the tropical Pacific are related to:

A. High latitudes
B. Temperature increases
C. El Nino
D. Global warming

Answer: C

2. Global precipitation over land during the 20th Century has changed by what amount?

A. 10% increase
B. 10% decrease
C. 1% decrease
D. 1% increase

Answer: D

3. Changes in precipitation are consistent with changes observed in:

A. Lake levels
B. Oceanic temperature
C. River currents
D. Cloud types

Answer: D

4. Discuss the differences between precipitation, evaporation, and condensation.