Climate Quiz

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

• Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is short-term.

• Weather refers to short-term changes in the atmosphere, while climate describes long-term regional or global averages.

• Weather and climate refer to the same phenomena.

• Climate is predictable, but weather is not.

Which of the following is NOT a natural disaster?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Drought

• Heatwave

What causes a hurricane to form?

• Cold air over warm water

• Warm air over cold water

• Warm air over warm water

• Cold air over cold water

Which of the following is an example of an extreme weather event?

• A mild rain shower

• A sunny day

• A blizzard

• A typical windy day

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

What does a high-pressure system generally bring?

• Stormy weather

• Clear skies

• Heavy rainfall

• High humidity

Which natural disaster is characterized by a violent, whirling wind accompanied by a funnel-shaped cloud?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Tsunami

What is the main cause of tsunamis?

• High winds

• Underwater earthquakes

• Heavy rainfall

• Volcanic eruptions

Which term describes a prolonged period of excessively hot weather, which may be accompanied by high humidity?

• Heatwave

• Cold snap

• Drought

• Blizzard

What is the Beaufort scale used to measure?

• Earthquake intensity

• Wind speed

• Atmospheric pressure

• Ocean depth