Weather Quiz

What does weather describe?

• The color of the sky

• The outside air in a certain place at a certain time

• The temperature of the ocean

• The height of mountains

What is air that is always moving called?

• Rain

• Snow

• Wind

• Fog

When is it usually cooler?

• In the morning

• At night

• In the afternoon

• At noon

What covers Earth like a blanket?

• Water

• Air

• Clouds

• Trees

What might you feel as wind?

• Moving air

• Falling leaves

• Running water

• Flying birds

What is an important part of weather?

• Temperature

• Rain

• Wind

• Clouds

What does a thermometer measure?

• Speed

• Distance

• Temperature

• Weight

What does the sun heat?

• Only the water

• Only the land

• The air, land, and water

• Only the air

What is the pronunciation of "temperature" as given in the text?

• TEM pur uh chur

• TEM per uh chur

• TEM pur uh char

• TEM per uh char

What device is used to measure humidity?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer