#1 Review WLMS Weather and Climate Quiz 10/ 2023

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns of weather.

• Weather refers to long-term patterns of weather, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.

• Weather and climate are the same thing.

• Weather and climate are unrelated.

What are the four types of air masses?

• Maritime tropical, maritime polar, continental tropical, continental polar

• Maritime tropical, maritime polar, continental arctic, continental polar

• Maritime tropical, polar vortex, continental tropical, continental polar

• Maritime tropical, polar vortex, continental arctic, continental polar

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Which type of front occurs when a warm air mass displaces a cold air mass?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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What are the major types of storms?

• Tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, floods, winterstorms

• Tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, flash floods, winterstorms

• Tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, flash floods, blizzards

• Tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms, floods, blizzards

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What is the correct safety information for hurricanes?

• Stay indoors, away from windows, and follow evacuation orders if necessary.

• Go outside and watch the storm, it's a great opportunity for photos.

• Open all windows to equalize pressure and prevent damage.

• Drive towards the storm to get a closer look.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns of weather.

• Weather refers to long-term patterns of weather, while climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions.

• Weather and climate are the same thing.

• Weather and climate have no relationship.

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What causes thunderstorms to occur?

• The collision of warm and cold air masses

• The rotation of the Earth

• The presence of high atmospheric pressure

• The movement of ocean currents

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What is the primary cause of global warming?

• Increased solar activity

• Natural climate cycles

• Greenhouse gas emissions from human activities

• Volcanic eruptions

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How do global winds affect weather and climate?

• Global winds have no impact on weather and climate.

• Global winds determine the temperature of the Earth.

• Global winds influence the movement of weather systems and distribute heat around the planet.

• Global winds only affect local weather conditions.

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