Weather and Climate Quiz

What is the term used to describe the atmospheric conditions at a specific place and time?

• temperature

• wind speed

• weather

• climate

Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• anemometer

• barometer

• thermometer

• hygrometer

What causes the formation of clouds and precipitation?

• Global warming

• Deforestation

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Condensation of water vapor

How does the Coriolis effect influence wind direction?

• The Coriolis effect causes the wind to be deflected to the left in the Northern Hemisphere and to the right in the Southern Hemisphere

• The Coriolis effect causes the wind to move in a straight line

• The Coriolis effect has no influence on wind direction

• The Coriolis effect causes the wind to be deflected to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Day-to-day changes vs. seasonal changes

• Short-term atmospheric conditions in a specific area vs. long-term patterns of weather elements in a region

• Temperature vs. humidity

• Local vs. global patterns

What are the major factors that determine climate?

• Number of daylight hours, cloud cover, and air pressure

• Amount of rainfall, temperature, and humidity

• Latitude, altitude, distance from the sea, ocean currents, prevailing winds, and topography

• Population density, vegetation, and soil type

How do greenhouse gases contribute to global warming?

• They cause the Earth's atmosphere to expand

• They trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere

• They cool down the Earth's atmosphere

• They have no impact on global warming

What is the relationship between climate change and extreme weather events?

• Climate change has no impact on extreme weather events

• Extreme weather events are completely unrelated to climate change

• Climate change only affects mild weather, not extreme events

• Climate change can lead to an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

What are the key characteristics of a hurricane?

• Mild winds, light rainfall, and high pressure at the center

• Snowfall, low temperatures, and high pressure at the center

• Tornadoes, thunderstorms, and high pressure at the center

• Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and low pressure at the center

How are hurricanes named?

• By flipping a coin

• By using the names of famous celebrities

• By asking the public to submit name suggestions

• By the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) using a predetermined list of names for each year