Weather Quiz

What is the definition of weather?

• The long-term average of atmospheric conditions in an area.

• The short-term conditions of the atmosphere in an area.

• The study of atmospheric patterns over centuries.

• The permanent state of the atmosphere in an area.

Which of the following is NOT a weather condition mentioned in the text?

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Cloud cover

• Humidity

How often can weather conditions change?

• By the year

• By the century

• By the minute, day, and week

• By the decade

Which of the following is included in weather conditions?

• Earthquakes

• Wind speed & direction

• Tides

• Soil composition

What drives the water cycle, which creates weather?

• The Moon's gravity

• Energy from the Sun

• Ocean currents

• Wind patterns

What generally brings fair weather consisting of cool, dry air with lots of sun?

• Low pressure systems

• High pressure systems

• Ocean currents

• Wind patterns

What generally brings stormy weather with warm, moist air?

• Low pressure systems

• High pressure systems

• Ocean currents

• Wind patterns

What is the general pattern of weather conditions over 30 or more years called?

• Weather

• Climate

• Season

• Forecast

Which of the following is NOT included in the long-term averages of climate?

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• Cloud cover

• Earthquakes

What causes water from oceans and other large bodies to evaporate?

• Wind patterns

• The Sun's energy

• Ocean currents

• Moon's gravity