Weather and Climate Quiz

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the variation of weather conditions over long periods of time, usually years. Climate is the day-to-day variation of the atmosphere's condition locally.

• Weather is the day-to-day variation of the atmosphere's condition locally. Climate is the variation of weather conditions over long periods of time, usually years.

• Weather and climate are the same thing.

• Weather is the variation of weather conditions over short periods of time, usually days. Climate is the variation of weather conditions over long periods of time, usually years.

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather and climate are the same thing.

• Weather is the day-to-day variation of the atmosphere's condition locally, while climate is the variation of weather conditions over long periods of time.

• Weather is the variation of weather conditions over long periods of time, while climate is the day-to-day variation of the atmosphere's condition locally.

• Weather is studied over a long period of time, while climate is studied over short periods of time.

What do meteorologists use to gather information about weather conditions?

• Climate data over many years

• Green screens and digital maps

• Satellites and computers

• Thermometer, anemometer, barometer, and rain gauge

What is the purpose of a rain gauge?

• To measure air pressure

• To measure wind speed

• To measure the amount of rain that has fallen

• To measure temperature

What is the job of a meteorologist?

• To study and predict the weather

• To measure air pressure

• To collect data from satellites

• To interpret climate data

What is the coldest inhabited area on Earth?

• Oymyakon, Russia

• Atacama Desert, Chile

• Los Angeles, California

• Commonwealth Bay, Antarctica

Which area has the driest climate in the world?

• Atacama Desert, Chile

• Los Angeles, California

• Oymyakon, Russia

• Commonwealth Bay, Antarctica

Which area is the windiest on record?

• Oymyakon, Russia

• Commonwealth Bay, Antarctica

• Atacama Desert, Chile

• Los Angeles, California

What type of climate is located near the equator?

• Tropical

• Subtropical

• Temperate

• Polar

What type of climate is very cold with snow and ice covering the land?

• Tropical

• Subtropical

• Polar

• Temperate