Weather and Climate Quiz

What does weather refer to?

• The long-term patterns and averages of atmospheric conditions

• The atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, etc.

• The study of clouds and sky formations

• The prediction of future atmospheric conditions

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is unpredictable, while climate is always the same

• Weather includes only temperature and humidity, while climate includes all atmospheric conditions

• Weather is short-term and can change rapidly, while climate refers to the long-term patterns and averages over decades or centuries

• Weather can be measured, but climate cannot be measured

Climate refers to:

• The atmospheric conditions over a short period of time

• The immediate state of the atmosphere

• The long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions in a particular region over a period of time, typically spanning decades or centuries

• The prediction of weather conditions for the next day

Do all parts of the world receive the same amount of daylight over the course of a year?

• Yes

• No

• Only the equatorial regions

• Only the polar regions

Why does Cape Sable, NS (43°N) receive more intense sunshine than Belle Isle, NFL (52°N)?

• Because Cape Sable, NS is closer to the equator

• Because Belle Isle, NFL is at a higher altitude

• Because Cape Sable, NS has a warmer climate

• Because Belle Isle, NFL is closer to the sun

What is the reason for the difference in intensity of sunshine at different latitudes?

• The Earth's surface is flat

• The Earth's surface is curved

• The sun moves closer to certain areas

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

What is the mean daily temperature during the coldest month in Woodstock, NB?

• -11.5°C in January

• -7.5°C in February

• 19.3°C in July

• 17.6°C in August

Which location has the highest mean daily temperature during the warmest month?

• Woodstock, NB

• Charlottetown, PEI

• Sable Island, NS

• All have the same temperature

What are large volumes of air with similar temperature and moisture conditions called?

• Air pressure zones

• Air masses

• Climate blocks

• Weather patterns

How does Continental Arctic air feel when it rolls in from Northern Canada?

• Warm and dry

• Warm and humid

• Cold and dry

• Cold and humid