Quiz on Elements of Weather and Climate

What is the primary measurement of temperature?

• Liters

• Meters

• Celsius

• Kilograms

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What is wind primarily caused by?

• Temperature differences

• Cloud cover

• Humidity levels

• Air pressure differences

What does humidity measure?

• Temperature

• Water vapor in the atmosphere

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

What is precipitation?

• The density of clouds

• The measurement of wind speed

• Water in all its forms that falls to the ground

• The amount of sunlight received

What instrument is used to measure rainfall?

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Barometer

• Anemometer

What does visibility measure?

• The temperature of the air

• The speed of wind

• The distance an object can be seen

• The amount of sunlight

What are clouds primarily made of?

• Carbon dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Water vapor

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

What is sunshine duration?

• The speed of wind

• The temperature of the air

• The length of time the Earth's surface is exposed to sunlight

• The amount of rain in a day