Weather and Climate Quiz

When the number reading on a barometer increases, what is most likely also happening?

• Temperature increases

• Air pressure increases

What is the name of the fluffy, white cloud?

• cumulus

• cirrus

• stratus

• nimbus

What is the name of the smooth, gray clouds covering the sky?

• cumulus

• cirrus

• stratus

• cumulonimbus

What type of pressure system is shown coming our way on the weather map?

• high pressure

• low pressure

What is the name of a person who forecasts the weather?

• Meteorologist

• Climatologist

• Hydrologist

• Geologist

Which of the following occurs in warm, humid weather conditions and usually produces rain?

• Blizzard

• Thunderstorm

• Fog

What key term listed below is associated with the word climate?

• Long-term

• Short-term

• Daily

What is the name of the feathery cloud?

• cumulus

• cirrus

• stratus

• nimbus

Hurricanes are large, powerful storms that form as they travel across warm ocean waters. Choose all of the following that hurricanes add to make oceans so strong.

• Heat

• Storms

• Moisture

How much snow did Manhattan get?

• 21 inches

• 8 inches

• 5 inches

• 1.3 inches