Weather and Climate Quiz

If you need to know the direction of the wind for flying a kite, which tool would you use?

• Wind Vane

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

You are checking the weather forecast, and it says there will be "low air pressure" tomorrow. What should you prepare for?

• Sunny skies

• Windy conditions

• Rain or storms

• Colder temperatures

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Your friend tells you they live at a high latitude. What type of weather might they experience?

• Warm and tropical

• Mild and rainy

• Cold, especially in winter

• Hot and dry

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You're creating a map and need to show the four main directions. What are these directions called?

• Weather Patterns

• Precipitation

• Cardinal Directions

• Climate

Which term best describes snow, rain, sleet, and hail?

• Climate

• Precipitation

• Air Pressure

• Wind Speed

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If you're in the northern hemisphere, which of the following is true?

• You are below the equator.

• You are closer to the equator than to the poles.

• You are above the equator.

• You are experiencing summer all year.

Which term would best describe the difference between what the weather is like today versus what it's usually like this time of year?

• Weather

• Climate

• Wind Direction

• Temperature

If you want to know how much of the sky is covered by clouds, what term should you use?

• Precipitation

• Air Pressure

• Cloud Cover

• Wind Speed

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You’re studying how hot or cold it is outside throughout the year in a specific place. What are you studying?

• Air Pressure

• Weather Patterns

• Temperature

• Climate

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During what part of the year might you expect the weather to be warmer in most places in the northern hemisphere?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

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