Weather Patterns Amplify

A _________ occurs when the weather stays the same for a few days or weeks.

• climate

• weather pattern

What is the term for a prolonged period of abnormally dry weather that depletes water resources?

• Drought

• Flood

• Hurricane

• Blizzard

Which weather phenomenon is characterized by a rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Cyclone

• Monsoon

What is the primary cause of seasonal weather patterns on Earth?

• Earth's rotation

• Earth's tilt

• Sun's rotation

• Moon's phases

Which of the following is a major factor in the formation of ocean currents?

• Wind patterns

• Mountain ranges

• Desert locations

• Forest density

What is the effect of El Niño on global weather patterns?

• Increased rainfall in the western Pacific

• Drier conditions in the eastern Pacific

• Warmer ocean temperatures

• Colder ocean temperatures

Which layer of the atmosphere is responsible for weather phenomena?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the term for the boundary between two different air masses?

• Front

• Edge

• Line

• Barrier

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What is the main reason for the occurrence of monsoons?

• Seasonal wind patterns

• Ocean currents

• Mountain ranges

• Desertification