Climate and Astronomy Quiz

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average condition of the atmosphere over 30+ years, while climate changes daily.

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

• Climate focuses on temperature, while weather focuses on rainfall.

• Weather and climate are the same.

What does the term "global warming" mean?

• The Earth is experiencing extreme cooling.

• The gradual heating of Earth’s atmosphere and oceans.

• A temporary rise in temperatures due to weather.

• An increase in the Earth’s size.

What causes the greenhouse effect?

• Trapping of sunlight by gases in Earth’s atmosphere.

• Excess production of oxygen.

• Depletion of the ozone layer.

• Natural disasters like hurricanes.

What are two key impacts of global warming?

• Rising oxygen levels and increased crop growth

• Melting glaciers and rising sea levels

• Cooler global temperatures and stronger winds

• Increased volcanic activity and forest growth

What is the main cause of the current rapid global warming?

• Rising nitrogen levels in the air

• Increased volcanic activity

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Ocean currents

What climate is found at equal distance north and south the equator with two seasons ?

• Mediterranean

• Subarctic

• Tropical wet and dry

• Tundra

Which climate generally occurs in the interior of Northern Hemisphere continents with 4 seasons and regular rainfalls?

• Humid continental

• Subarctic

• Mediterranean

• Tropical Wet

In which climate region would you find frozen soil even in summer?

• Tropical Wet

• Subarctic

• Mediterranean

• Tundra

What is a key feature of the Mediterranean climate?

• Warm winters and cool summers

• Constant rain and humidity

• Warm summers and mild winters

• Harsh winters and dry summers

What is a light year?

• The time it takes Earth to orbit the sun

• A measure of brightness of stars

• The distance light travels in one year

• The speed of light in a vacuum