Earth Science - The Weather Quiz

What are the components that make up weather?

• Sunshine, thunder, lightning, hail

• Air temperature, clouds, wind, precipitation

• Volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, tornadoes

• Mountains, rivers, forests, deserts

Which scale does the United States use to measure air temperature?

• Celsius scale

• Kelvin scale

• Fahrenheit scale

• Rankine scale

What are low-pressure systems associated with?

• Extreme heat waves

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

• Clouds and precipitation

• Dry weather and clear skies

What are clouds made up of?

• Water droplets

• Smoke and dust

• Sand particles

• Millions of tiny ice crystals

What is humidity a measure of?

• Sunlight intensity

• Water vapor in the air

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

What does high humidity indicate?

• Extreme cold temperatures

• Dry weather conditions

• Low water vapor in the air

• High water vapor in the air

What does low humidity indicate?

• Extreme cold temperatures

• Low water vapor in the air

• Dry weather conditions

• High water vapor in the air

What do clouds high up in the sky look like?

• Fluffy and cold

• Sharp and warm

• Dark and heavy

• Transparent and light

What do lower clouds in warmer air look like?

• Dark and heavy

• Sharp and warm

• Fluffy and cold

• Transparent and light

What do we get from clouds?

• Rain and snow

• Fog and mist

• Hail and sleet

• Sunshine