Weather Analysis Quiz

What is the purpose of weather forecasting techniques?

• To predict and communicate future weather conditions.

• To entertain people

• To control the weather

• To confuse the public

What are some common weather patterns and anomalies?

• sunny and cloudy days

• snowstorms and blizzards

• high and low pressure systems, fronts, hurricanes, tornadoes, heatwaves, cold snaps, droughts, and floods

• rainbows and thunderstorms

How are weather data collected?

• Weather data is collected through weather stations, satellites, weather balloons, and weather radars.

• Weather data is collected by analyzing historical records.

• Weather data is collected by observing the behavior of animals.

• Weather data is collected by asking people about the weather.

What are the different types of clouds?

• cumulus, stratus, cirrus, nimbus

• lightning, tsunami, earthquake, avalanche

• sunshine, tornado, hurricane, snow

• rainbow, thunderstorm, fog, hail

Which weather forecasting technique uses historical data and mathematical models?

• historical weather prediction

• empirical weather prediction

• statistical weather prediction

• numerical weather prediction

What is El Niño and how does it affect weather patterns?

• El Niño is a climate pattern that occurs when the Atlantic Ocean becomes warmer than usual, leading to changes in weather patterns worldwide.

• El Niño is a climate pattern that occurs when the Pacific Ocean becomes warmer than usual, leading to changes in weather patterns worldwide.

• El Niño is a climate pattern that occurs when the Pacific Ocean becomes colder than usual, leading to changes in weather patterns worldwide.

• El Niño is a climate pattern that occurs when the Indian Ocean becomes warmer than usual, leading to changes in weather patterns worldwide.

What instruments are used to collect weather data?

• thermometers, barometers, anemometers, hygrometers, rain gauges, weather balloons, compasses

• thermometers, barometers, anemometers, hygrometers, rain gauges, wind vanes

• thermometers, barometers, anemometers, hygrometers, rain gauges, weather balloons

• thermometers, barometers, anemometers, hygrometers, rain gauges, satellites

What are the characteristics of cumulus clouds?

• Large, white, fluffy clouds with a flat base and a rounded top

• Small, gray, dense clouds with a jagged base and a pointed top

• Medium-sized, yellow, transparent clouds with a wavy base and a flat top

• Thin, black, wispy clouds with a concave base and a pointed top

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather and climate are the same thing.

• Weather refers to temperature, while climate refers to precipitation.

• Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term.

• Weather is long-term, while climate is short-term.

How do stratus clouds form?

• Stratus clouds form when cold, dry air rises and cools.

• Stratus clouds form when warm, moist air rises and cools.

• Stratus clouds form when warm, dry air rises and cools.

• Stratus clouds form when warm, moist air sinks and warms.