Weather and Climate Quiz

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather measures conditions over a long period, while climate measures current conditions.

• Weather measures current conditions, while climate measures conditions over a long period.

• Weather and climate both measure conditions over a long period.

• Weather and climate both measure current conditions.

Which of the following is NOT true about climate?

• Climate is a measure of the average weather conditions for many years.

• Climate is usually determined over at least 30 years.

• Climate conditions change quickly.

• Climate tells about temperature and precipitation.

Which tool is described correctly?

• A thermometer measures air pressure.

• An anemometer measures wind direction.

• A barometer measures air pressure.

• A barometer measures wind speed and direction.

Which is not a factor in determining climate zones?

• Nearness to a large body of water

• Elevation

• Latitude

• Population

___________ measures current outdoor conditions while ____________ measures average outdoor conditions over a long period of time.

• Weather, climate

• Humidity, air pressure

• Climate, weather

• Temperature, precipitation

___________ measures how warm or cold the air is.

• Humidity

• Wind

• Precipitation

• Temperature

What does a thermometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Humidity

• Temperature

Which factor does NOT influence the climate of an area?

• Latitude

• Population density

• Proximity to large bodies of water

• Elevation

What is the name for rain, snow, sleet, hail?

• Meterologist

• Precipitation

• Weather

• Climate

What is the name of a weather forecaster?

• Meteorologist

• weather man

• news

• precipiation