Weather and Climate Quiz 6th grade science

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes daily conditions, climate is long-term

• Climate can be measured, but weather cannot

• Weather only describes temperature, climate includes precipitation

• Climate is only about wind, weather includes temperature and precipitation

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What side of the mountain receives more rain?

• Neither, mountains do not affect rain

• Leeward

• Windward

• Both receive equal amounts

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Which instrument measures air pressure?

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What does an anemometer measure?

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Humidity

• Air pressure

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Which part of the water cycle involves water vapor cooling and forming clouds?

• Evaporation

• Collection

• Condensation

• Precipitation

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What type of winds are trade winds?

• Mountain winds

• Global winds

• Local winds

• Valley winds

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Sea breezes are an example of what kind of wind?

• Global winds

• Local winds

• Equatorial winds

• Polar winds

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What primarily drives ocean currents?

• Wind patterns

• Underwater volcanoes

• Boat traffic

• Fish migration

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Which factor does NOT impact climate?

• Elevation

• Latitude

• Color of the land surface

• Distance to a body of water

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How does elevation affect climate?

• Higher elevation means cooler temperatures

• Elevation has no effect on climate

• Lower elevation means more precipitation

• Higher elevation means warmer temperatures