Climate Dynamics Quiz 1

What is temperature actually measuring?

• Hotness and coldness

• How fast molecules are moving

• How much moisture is in something

• Radiation

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is measured for longer

• Weather includes rain and clouds

• Climate is measured for longer

• Climate includes rain and clouds

Which is heavier/denser?

• Salty sea water

• Fresh lake water

Which is heavier/denser?

• Hot air

• Cold air

Which is heavier/denser?

• Cold water

• Hot water

If I told you that it is -19 C and snowy in La Ronge this morning...

• That would be climate

• That would be weather

• That could be weather or climate

In the Saskatchewan grasslands, expect hot summers, cold winters, winds, and low precipitation.

• That's weather

• That's climate

• That could be weather or climate

Low albedo is like a...

• White T-shirt

• Black T-shirt

• Thermometer

• Green T-shirt

High albedo is like a...

• White T-shirt

• Black T-shirt

• Thermometer

• Pink T-shirt

When you use an air fryer, the food cooks how?

• Radiation

• Convection

• Conduction

• Crispy