Weather and Climate Quiz

A long period without rain is called —

• A drought

• A blizzard

• A monsoon

• A flo

If it rains for a long time, rivers may overflow their banks and areas that are usual dry become very wet. This is called a —

• Drought

• Blizzard

• Tornado

• Flood

A very bad snow storm with powerful wind is called a —

• Drought

• Blizzard

• Monsoon

• Flood

A huge storm of tropical origin and winds faster than 74 miles per hour (mph) also producing extremely powerful winds and torrential rain is called a —

• Blizzard

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

What can be used to identify and predict weather patterns and storms?

• Weather Data

• Force of Gravity

• Motion of the Ocean

• Sound and Light

During which season are we most likely to get snow?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

What would be the best explanation for someone watching the local weather report before work or school?

• To predict the weather and know how to dress

• We don't watch the news

• Because they like watching the news

• There is no benefit to watching the local weather

Which of the following are examples of weather data a scientist might collect? Choose the 4 correct answers.

• Gravity

• Cloud cover

• Temperature

• Wind

• Precipitation

Which day was the hottest?

• Monday

• Tuesday

• Wednesday

• Thursday

Happens over water

• Hurricane

• Tornado