Wind and Weather Quiz

What is wind?

• The movement of water

• The movement of air

• The movement of soil

• The movement of fire

What is a wind vane used for?

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring precipitation

• Measuring wind direction

• Measuring humidity

What is a windsock made of?

• Metal

• Plastic

• Fabric

• Wood

What does a filled windsock indicate?

• No wind

• Stronger wind speed

• Lower temperature

• Higher humidity

What causes daily weather and the global climate?

• The Earth's rotation and revolution

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The Earth's gravity

• The Earth's core temperature

What is the Earth's axis?

• An imaginary pole going through the center of the Earth

• A real pole located at the equator

• A line that divides the Earth into two hemispheres

• A path that the Earth follows around the Sun

What affects the air currents on the planet?

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The Earth's rotation

• The Earth's gravity

• The Earth's core temperature

What happens to the temperature during the day when the Sun is out?

• It gets cooler

• It stays the same

• It gets higher

• It gets lower

What is the circular movement of air caused by temperature differences called?

• Convection

• Conduction

• Radiation

• Evaporation

What happens to warm air as it rises?

• It cools and falls back down

• It heats up and rises further

• It stays at the same temperature

• It disappears