Climate Change Quiz

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the atmospheric conditions of a place over a short period of time, while climate refers to the average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time.

• Weather is the average weather conditions of a place over a long period of time, while climate refers to the atmospheric conditions of a place over a short period of time.

• Weather and climate are the same thing.

• Weather is the atmospheric conditions of a place over a long period of time, while climate refers to the average weather conditions of a place over a short period of time.

What type of climate does Hong Kong have?

• Desert climate

• Polar climate

• Subtropical climate

• Tropical climate

What are monsoons?

• Tropical cyclones

• Winds that change directions seasonally due to the difference in heating between the land and the sea.

• Strong thunderstorms

• Cold and dry winds

How are the prevailing winds affecting Hong Kong in summer?

• Blow from the land, Offshore wind

• Blow from the sea, Onshore wind

• Blow from the sea, Offshore wind

• Blow from the land, Onshore wind

What has been the trend in the annual mean temperature of Hong Kong in recent decades?

• Stable

• Decreasing

• Rising

• Fluctuating

What has been the trend in the annual rainfall of Hong Kong in recent decades?

• Stable

• Fluctuating

• Rising

• Decreasing

What is the main reason for the increase in global rainfall?

• Decrease in global temperature

• Increase in temperature causing more evaporation

• Increase in wind speed

• Decrease in evaporation

Which region has experienced greater temperature rises according to global climate change patterns?

• Tropical zones

• Deserts

• Polar regions

• Equator

What are the characteristics of a Mediterranean climate?

• Mild and humid winter; hot and dry summer

• Hot and wet all year round

• Dry all year round

• Cold and dry all year round

What is the main difference between a tropical climate and a temperate climate?

• Tropical climate has cold winters and hot summers, while temperate climate has mild temperatures all year round.

• Tropical climate is dry all year round, while temperate climate has seasonal rainfall.

• Tropical climate is hot and wet all year round, while temperate climate has cold winters and mild summers.

• Tropical climate has extreme temperature fluctuations, while temperate climate is stable.