Weather and Climate Quiz

What does weather describe?

• The average weather over a long period of time in a region.

• The atmosphere at a specific time and place.

• The type of plants in a region.

• The geological features of a region.

Which of the following is an example of climate?

• A rainy afternoon.

• A humid subtropical climate in Louisiana.

• A windy morning.

• A sunny day at the beach.

What do scientists use to predict how weather will change?

• Climate models

• Weather patterns

• Historical data

• Ocean currents

Which of the following is NOT included in weather forecasts?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Soil moisture

• Cloud cover

If one of the factors affecting weather is changed, what happens to the other factors?

• They remain unchanged

• They will also change

• They become irrelevant

• They reverse their effects

What is a stationary front?

• A. A front that is moving rapidly

• B. A front that is not moving

• C. A warm front that is overtaking a cold front

• D. A cold front that is overtaking a warm front

What is a cold front?

• A. The trailing edge of warmer air that is being replaced by cooler air

• B. A front that brings no change in weather conditions

• C. The leading edge of colder air that is replacing warmer air

• D. The leading edge of warmer air that is replacing cooler air

What is a warm front?

• A. The leading edge of cooler air that is replacing warmer air

• B. The leading edge of warmer air that is replacing cooler air

• C. A cold front that catches up to a warm front

• D. A front that remains in the same position over time

What is an occluded front?

• A. A warm front that catches up to a cold front

• B. A front where warm air is found on both sides

• C. A cold front that catches up to a warm front

• D. A stationary front that brings extended periods of rainfall

What type of weather is often associated with a stationary front?

• Clear skies and dry conditions

• Cloudy weather with possible rain or snow

• Constant high winds and tornadoes

• Unpredictable and rapidly changing weather