Weather and Meteorology Questions

What instrument is used to measure temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

How do weather measurements help meteorologists?

• They help predict future weather conditions

• They stop extreme weather from happening

• They create new types of clouds

• They make the weather hotter

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is measured over a long period, and climate changes daily

• Weather changes daily, while climate is the average weather over many years

• Climate is only about temperature, while weather includes rain and wind

• There is no difference between weather and climate

What powers most of Earth’s weather?

• The moon’s gravity

• Ocean waves

• The sun’s energy

• Clouds

Which extreme weather event is caused by rotating air from a thunderstorm?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Earthquake

Which of the following is NOT a component of weather?

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Cloudiness

• Moon phases

What tool do meteorologists use to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

What type of cloud is white, fluffy, and usually means fair weather?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbus

Which clouds cover the entire sky and often bring light rain or drizzle?

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

What do cirrus clouds usually tell us about upcoming weather?

• It will be hot and dry

• Rain or snow may come within a few hours

• A hurricane is forming

• It will be a sunny and clear day