Weather and Meteorology Quiz

What is a meteorologist?

• A person who studies earthquakes

• A person who studies the stars

• A person who studies meteors

• A person who studies and predicts the weather

What causes wind?

• The movement of air due to the sun heating the Earth's surface

• The movement of ocean currents

• The rotation of the Earth

• The gravitational pull of the moon

What happens to air molecules when the air gets warmer?

• They slow down and get closer together

• They stop moving

• They move faster and spread out

• They change into water vapor

What is humidity?

• The amount of wind in the air

• The amount of water vapor in the air

• The amount of dust in the air

• The amount of sunlight in the air

What causes rain to fall from the sky?

• Warm, humid air rises and cools down, turning water vapor into droplets

• The sun heats the clouds until they burst

• The wind blows water from the ocean into the sky

• The moon pulls water from the ground into the sky

What is a tornado?

• A spinning column of air formed by mixing warm, moist air and cool, dry air

• A type of snowstorm

• A type of rainstorm

• A large storm with a calm center

What is the calm center of a hurricane called?

• The eye

• The hub

• The vortex

• The core

What creates static electricity in clouds during a thunderstorm?

• The sun's rays

• The gravitational pull of the moon

• The movement of warm air rising and cool air sinking

• The rotation of the Earth

What tools does a meteorologist use to measure wind speed?

• Satellites

• Anemometers

• Barometers

• Thermometers

Why is it important to listen to weather warnings?

• To predict the stock market

• To avoid getting sunburned

• To stay safe from extreme weather events

• To know when to plant crops