Introduction to Weather

What is the primary factor that influences weather patterns on Earth?

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• The Sun's energy

• The Earth's magnetic field

• The rotation of the Earth

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface and is where most weather occurs?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

Which of the following is a type of precipitation?

• Fog

• Dew

• Rain

• Mist

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

• Front

• Isobar

• Jet stream

• Cyclone

Which cloud type is typically associated with thunderstorms?

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Altostratus

What is the main cause of wind?

• Earth's rotation

• Differences in air pressure

• Ocean currents

• Magnetic fields

Which of the following best describes a hurricane?

• A small, localized storm

• A large, rotating storm system

• A type of cloud formation

• A seasonal wind pattern

What is the term for a long period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water?

• Flood

• Drought

• Monsoon

• Tornado

Which phenomenon is responsible for the warming of the Earth's surface?

• Greenhouse effect

• Ozone depletion

• Solar flares

• Magnetic storms