Weather and Climate Quiz

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average weather conditions, while climate is the day-to-day state of atmospheric conditions

• Weather is determined by collective changes of weather elements, while climate is determined by a change in any one weather element

• Weather affects large areas, while climate affects small areas

• Weather changes frequently, while climate does not

Which region experiences the Sub-tropical Monsoon Climate?

• Thimphu and Paro

• Laya and Lingzhi

• Samtse and Chhukha

• Jowo Durshing and Jumo Lhari

What is the characteristic of the Temperate Climate zone?

• Annual rainfall above 2000mm

• Cold winter and warm summer

• Temperature ranges from 5 to 15 degree Celsius in winter

• Snow fall and frost in summer

What is the main purpose of a Barometer?

• Measure wind speed

• Measure atmospheric temperature

• Measure atmospheric pressure

• Measure rainfall

What is the function of a Wind Vane?

• Measure wind speed

• Measure wind direction

• Measure atmospheric pressure

• Measure rainfall

Which instrument is used to measure the speed of the wind?

• Anemometer

• Wind Vane

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What is the unit of measurement for rainfall in a Rain Gauge?

• Millimetre

• Kelvin

• Inch

• Meter

What is the annual rainfall range for the Sub-Alpine Climate zone?

• Above 2000mm

• 1500 to 2000mm

• 1000 to 1500mm

• Less than 650mm

Which factor does not affect weather and climate?

• Vegetation

• Rain

• Altitude

• Winds

What is the main difference between the Alpine Climate and the Sub-Alpine Climate?

• Elevation

• Annual rainfall

• Temperature range

• Vegetation