Weather Quiz

What is weather?

• A condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.

• The average temperature over a year.

• The study of stars and planets.

• A type of cloud formation.

What is weather?

• A condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place

• A long-term pattern of temperature and precipitation

• The study of stars and planets

• The movement of tectonic plates

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What is weather a condition of?

• The ocean at a specific time and place

• The atmosphere at a specific time and place

• The mountains at a specific time and place

• The forest at a specific time and place

In which layer of the atmosphere does weather occur?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

Which of the following is an example of weather?

• It is snowing in Antarctica

• It is raining outside today

• The climate is tropical

• The desert is dry

What is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place called?

• Climate

• Weather

• Season

• Forecast

Where does weather occur?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Exosphere

What is the average weather over a long period of time called?

• Weather

• Season

• Climate

• Forecast

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average condition over a long period, while climate is a short-term condition.

• Weather is a short-term condition, while climate is the average condition over a long period.

• Weather and climate are the same.

• Climate occurs in the troposphere, while weather does not.