Weather and Climate End of Unit Science Quiz

What is weather?

• The outside conditions right now.

• The outside conditions over a long period of time, usually around 30 years.

• A tool used to measure the temperature.

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What is a thermometer used for?

• To determine wind speed.

• To measure air pressure.

• To measure how hot or cold the temperature is.

• To measure how much humidity is in the air.

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What is a wind vane used for?

• It determines which direction the wind is blowing.

• It measures how hot or cold the temperature is.

• It measures how fast the wind is blowing.

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An anemometer is a weather tool used to measure wind speed.

• True

• False

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What is temperature?

• The amount of water vapor in the air.

• How hot or cold it is.

• How much air pressure is in the atmosphere.

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All countries in the world have the same weather.

• True

• False

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What are the 4 main types of precipitation? Choose all that apply.

• Rain

• River

• Sleet

• Snow

• Hail

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What is humidity?

• The amount of water vapor in the air.

• The amount of water vapor in a cloud.

• The amount of water vapor in an ocean.

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What is the name of the cyclic process of how water moves on earth?

• The Ocean Cycle

• The Rain Cycle

• The Water Cycle

• The Vapor Cycle

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What is a cloud?

• Water Vapor

• Cotton Wool

• Smoke

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