Weather Quiz

Which type of cloud is known for its fluffy, white appearance and often indicates fair weather?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

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What is the main characteristic of a thunderstorm?

• Light rain

• Strong winds and lightning

• Snowfall

• Clear skies

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Which type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Altocumulus

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What is a tornado?

• A large snowstorm

• A rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground

• A type of cloud

• A calm weather condition

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Which of the following is a key feature of a hurricane?

• Light breeze

• Heavy snowfall

• Strong winds and heavy rain

• Clear skies

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What is the main difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

• Hurricanes form over land, tornadoes form over water

• Hurricanes are larger and last longer than tornadoes

• Tornadoes are larger and last longer than hurricanes

• Hurricanes and tornadoes are the same

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Which type of cloud is thin and wispy, often seen high in the sky?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

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What is a blizzard?

• A severe snowstorm with strong winds

• A type of cloud

• A light rain shower

• A calm weather condition

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Which type of cloud covers the sky like a blanket and often brings steady rain or drizzle?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

• The outermost part of the storm

• The calm center of the storm

• The area with the strongest winds

• The part with the heaviest rain

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