Weather and Climate Quiz

Why do hurricanes mainly form in areas between 5 degrees and 20 degrees north latitude, as well as 5 degrees and 20 degrees south latitude?

• The water is too cold at higher latitudes.

• The water is too calm at higher latitudes.

• The water is too warm at higher latitudes.

• The water is too rough at higher latitudes.

Which weather condition is most likely to cause heavy rainfall and cooler temperatures?

• cold front

• sea breeze

• warm front

• land breeze

Which statement best describes the formation of a warm front?

• Warm air slides over the cooler air.

• Cold air moves upward over the warmer air.

• The temperature in a warm air mass increases.

• A warm air mass meets another air mass of the same temperature.

The weather report indicates that there will be high humidity. What weather conditions can be expected?

• It will feel warmer than the actual temperature indicates.

• It will feel colder than the actual temperature indicates.

• There will be no chance of a thunderstorm.

• There will be fewer chances of snow.

One summer afternoon is hot and humid. What weather event is most likely that night?

• snowstorm

• drought

• hurricane

• thunderstorm

A low pressure area is moving towards a region. What type of weather is expected?

• light rain without wind

• storms with strong winds

• clear and dry with strong winds

• clear and dry with a gentle breeze

Which option best describes a weather system moving through an area due to a cold front?

• Remains stationary.

• Changes direction.

• Moves quickly.

• Moves slowly.

What type of climate would be expected if warm and humid air masses from the Gulf of Mexico collide with cold and dry air masses from Canada?

• high temperature and humidity but no rain

• light precipitation and low winds

• thunderstorms

• clear skies

What conditions occur more often when there are cirrus clouds in the sky?

• snowstorm

• clear weather

• showers

• thunderstorm

Which statement best describes the relationship between wind and air pressure?

• Areas of lower pressure are associated with weaker winds.

• Areas of higher pressure are associated with stronger winds.

• Winds move from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.

• Winds move from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.