Weather vs. Climate Quiz

What is the definition of weather?

• The study of the atmosphere to predict weather.

• The day-to-day variation of the atmosphere’s condition locally.

• The year-by-year variation of the atmosphere’s condition over a large area.

• The measurement of air pressure.

What is the definition of climate?

• The measurement of wind speed.

• The year-by-year variation of the atmosphere’s condition over a large area.

• The study of weather patterns.

• The day-to-day variation of the atmosphere’s condition locally.

How are weather and climate different?

• Weather and climate are the same.

• Weather is what you expect, climate is what you get.

• Weather is long-term, climate is short-term.

• Weather is short-term, climate is long-term.

What is the job of a meteorologist?

• To predict earthquakes.

• To study the atmosphere to predict and understand the weather.

• To measure the amount of rainfall.

• To study the stars and planets.

Which instrument measures air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Rain Gauge

What does a rain gauge measure?

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

• Amount of rainfall

• Temperature

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is only about temperature, climate is about rain.

• Weather is short-term, climate is long-term.

• Weather is measured with a barometer, climate is not.

• Weather is predictable, climate is not.

What might a falling barometer reading indicate?

• Rain is likely

• Clear skies

• Windy conditions

• Snowfall

What type of climate does the Atacama Desert have?

• Driest

• Windy

• Wet

• Cold

What is the role of satellites in weather prediction?

• To measure temperature directly

• To predict earthquakes

• To measure air pressure

• To track weather patterns