Weather Quiz

Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with _________ weather. 

• rainy

• snowy

• fair

• stormy

The nighttime low is expected to be -5oC

• Weather

• Climate

What does this tool measure?

• Wind speed

• Wind direction

• Air pressure

• Temperature

What is the name the name of this weather tool? 

• Rain Gauge

• Telescope

• Wind Vane

• Anemometer

What type of cloud is typically low, gray, and may cover the entire sky like a blanket, often bringing rain or snow?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Nimbus

Which weather instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather describes daily atmospheric conditions, while climate is the average of those conditions over longer periods.

• Weather can be predicted accurately, but climate cannot.

• Climate influences weather, but not vice versa.

• Weather is studied by meteorologists, whereas climate is studied by climatologists only.

Which type of cloud is known for its flat, anvil-shaped top and can be a sign of thunderstorms?

• Cirrostratus

• Cumulonimbus

• Altostratus

• Stratocumulus

Which of the following best describes a cumulus cloud?

• High, wispy, and ice-crystal based

• Low, layered, and fog-like

• Puffy, white, and often with a flat base

• Dark, dense, and rain-bearing

This type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals

• cumulus cloud
• stratus cloud
• cirrus cloud
• cumulonimbus cloud