Introduction to Meteorology Quiz #1

What does meteorology focus on?

• Volcanoes and Earthquakes

• Meteors and Asteroids

• Atmospheric and Weather Phenomena

• Geographic structures like Mountains and Oceans

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What government organization in the United States oversees everything related to weather and oceans?

• NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)

• NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration)

• NWS (National Weather Service)

• MSC (Meteorological Service of Canada)

What are forecasters responsible for?

• Studying long-term climate patterns

• Predicting weather

• Analyzing earthquakes

• Researching atmospheric conditions

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What is the primary role of broadcast meteorologists?

• Conducting climate research

• Advising industries on forecasts

• Providing weather forecasts on TV or radio

• Predicting long-term droughts

What do climatologists primarily study?

• Short-term weather patterns

• Atmospheric gases

• Long-term weather averages and trends

• Earthquake rates

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What is the key difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is predictable, while climate is not.

• Weather refers to short-term conditions, while climate involves long-term patterns.

• Climate changes constantly, while weather remains constant.

• Weather only relates to temperature, while climate encompasses all elements.

How is climate calculated?

• By studying hourly weather patterns

• By analyzing yearly weather averages

• By using 30-year averages

• By focusing on weekly temperature trends

What is the process of gas turning into a liquid called?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Runoff

• Evaporation

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True or False: Particles like dust and smoke are important for the formation of clouds.

• True

• False

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How would you describe a cumulus cloud?

• Blanket-like sheet

• Cotton-ball like

• Wispy/Feathery

• Stormy