Weather and Climate Quiz

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather changes daily, while climate describes long-term patterns in an area.

• Climate changes daily, while weather describes long-term patterns in an area.

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

• Weather only happens in summer, while climate happens year-round.

Which process in the water cycle is responsible for forming clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

What type of front brings stormy weather, including heavy rain and thunderstorms?

• Warm front

• Cold front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

What tool measures air pressure?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

What type of cloud is thin, wispy, and made of ice crystals?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbostratus

Which global wind pattern affects the United States’ weather the most?

• Polar Easterlies

• Trade Winds

• Prevailing Westerlies

• Jet Stream

Why do tornadoes usually form in 'Tornado Alley'?

• It is near the ocean, where warm and cold air mix.

• Cold, dry air from Canada meets warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico.

• The ground in that area is flat, making it easy for storms to form.

• The air pressure is always low in that region.

What does a weather radar detect?

• Wind speed and direction

• Temperature changes

• Cloud height and precipitation

• Earthquake activity

What is the Gulf Stream, and how does it affect weather?

• A river that carries warm water from the equator, warming the East Coast of the U.S.

• A cold ocean current that cools down the West Coast of the U.S.

• A type of strong wind that causes tornadoes and hurricanes.

• A weather front that brings snow and ice storms.

What kind of weather would you expect from a low-pressure system?

• Clear skies and sunshine

• Cool temperatures with light winds

• Cloudy skies with rain or storms

• Dry and warm conditions