Weather and Climate Quiz

What happens to water on Earth's surface when it is warmed by the sun?

• It freezes into ice

• It turns into a gas through evaporation

• It remains unchanged

• It turns into a solid

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What is the most responsible factor for the changes in seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's distance from the sun

• The tilt of the Earth on its axis

• The moon's gravitational pull

• The Earth's rotation around the sun

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When the Northern Hemisphere is tilted toward the sun, what season does it experience?

• Winter

• Autumn

• Summer

• Spring

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What type of weather do winds from the south typically bring to North Carolina?

• Cooler temperatures

• Warmer temperatures

• Stormy weather

• Snowy conditions

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What would happen if winds were to blow from the north in North Carolina?

• It would bring warmer air from lower latitudes

• It would have no effect on the temperature

• It would carry cooler air from higher latitudes

• It would cause heavy rainfall

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Which direction do jet stream storms move across the United States?

• From north to south

• From east to west

• From south to north

• From west to east

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What are the primary causes of day-to-day weather changes?

• The rotation of the Earth on its axis

• Moving air masses with different temperatures and humidity levels

• The phases of the moon

• The Earth's tilt on its axis

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What type of clouds usually indicate fair weather but can lead to thunderstorms if they grow into cumulonimbus clouds?

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Nimbus

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What type of weather system is associated with strong winds and rain?

• High-pressure systems

• Low-pressure systems

• Stratus cloud systems

• Cumulus cloud systems

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Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer