Weather Conditions Quiz

What are examples of basic weather conditions?

• Tornadoes and hurricanes

• Sunny, rainy, and cloudy

• Lightning and blizzards

• Extreme temperatures

Which factor influences weather conditions by measuring the degree of heat in the atmosphere?

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Wind

• Atmospheric pressure

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Which term refers to the amount of moisture in the air?

• Wind

• Precipitation

• Humidity

• Temperature

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Rain, snow, and hail are categorized as what type of weather condition factor?

• Atmospheric pressure

• Wind

• Precipitation

• Temperature

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What is the movement of air that affects temperatures and atmospheric pressure called?

• Wind

• Humidity

• Precipitation

• Storm pressure

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What defines severe weather conditions?

• Regular daily atmospheric phenomena

• Conditions posing risks to life, property, and the environment

• Low-risk atmospheric changes

• Predictable weather changes

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Which of the following is a characteristic of severe weather?

• High winds exceeding safe limits

• Mild precipitation

• Stable temperatures

• Moderate atmospheric pressure

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Severe weather conditions include all except:

• Tornadoes

• Blizzards

• Sunny days

• Hurricanes

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Lightning is a common feature of:

• Tornadoes

• Thunderstorms

• Blizzards

• Heatwaves

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Extreme temperatures are most likely to:

• Cool the atmosphere

• Stress infrastructure and health

• Cause low humidity

• Stabilize weather patterns

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