Weather and Climate

______ is the average pattern for weather over a long period of time.

• climate
• weather
• forecast
• sunlight

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The result of the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area is called _.

• altitude
• pressure
• density
• air pressure

How hot or cold something is - 

• friction
• temperature
• gravity

What are the two main factors that determine the climate of an area?

• precipitation and humidity
• temperature and air pressure
• wind conditions and humidity
• temperature and precipitation

_______ climate is described as hot and wet, and is located in low latitudes.

• Tropical
• Dry
• Continental
• Moderate

What is the correct definition for weather?

• the long term atmospheric conditions

• the average conditions of the atmosphere

• the short term or day to day conditions of the atmosphere

• the amount of rain in a 24 hour period

What instrument is used to measure the air pressure?

• barometer

• thermometer

• anemometer

• hygrometer

Which instrument is used to measure the relative humidity?

• thermometer

• anemometer

• barometer

• hygrometer

What is the name of the box where weather instruments are kept to keep them safe, dry and in the shade?

• Steven screen

• Stevenson box

• weather box

• Stevenson screen

How does distance from the sea affect temperature?

• Near the sea it is warmer in winter

• Near the sea it is cooler in winter

• Near the sea it is dryer

• Near the sea is the same as inland