Weather and Climate Quiz

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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

• Weather is the same as climate.

• Weather is influenced by human activities, while climate is not.

• Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is long-term average weather patterns.

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What are the four main types of weather?

• snowy, foggy, stormy, and hazy

• thunderstorm, blizzard, tornado, and hurricane

• hot, cold, humid, and dry

• sunny, cloudy, rainy, and windy

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What is a weather pattern?

• A weather pattern is the daily forecast for a specific area or region.

• A weather pattern is the same as climate change.

• A weather pattern is the long-term behavior of weather conditions in a specific area or region.

• A weather pattern is the result of human activities on the environment.

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How do weather patterns affect our daily lives?

• Weather patterns only affect people who live in rural areas.

• Weather patterns affect our daily lives in multiple ways.

• Weather patterns have no impact on our daily lives.

• Weather patterns only affect people who work outdoors.

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What is a weather instrument used to measure temperature?

• thermometer

• anemometer

• hygrometer

• barometer

What is a weather instrument used to measure wind speed?

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

What is a weather instrument used to measure rainfall?

• barometer

• rain gauge

• thermometer

• anemometer

What is a weather instrument used to measure air pressure?

• thermometer

• anemometer

• hygrometer

• barometer

What is the purpose of a weather vane?

• To measure the temperature.

• To predict the weather.

• To indicate the time of day.

• To determine the direction of the wind.

What is the purpose of a barometer?

• To measure atmospheric pressure.

• To calculate temperature.

• To determine humidity levels.

• To measure wind speed.