Weather Prediction Quiz

Who are the scientists that predict the weather?

• Astronomers

• Geologists

• Meteorologists

• Biologists

What is the main tool used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

What does a 50% chance of rain mean?

• Rain will fall on 50% of the area

• There is a 50% chance of rain at any point in the area

• It will rain for half the day

• Rain will fall for 50% of the time

What type of air mass is associated with cold regions?

• Continental air mass

• Polar air mass

• Tropical air mass

• Maritime air mass

What happens when a cold front passes?

• Pressure decreases

• Humidity increases

• Skies clear and temperature drops

• Temperature increases

What is a stationary front?

• A front that brings only clear skies

• A front that does not move

• A front that causes hurricanes

• A front that moves rapidly

What is the main cause of weather changes?

• Volcanic eruptions

• The Moon's gravitational pull

• The Earth's magnetic field

• Interactions involving sunlight, the ocean, and the atmosphere

What does a rising barometer indicate?

• Stormy weather

• No change in weather

• High pressure and good weather

• Low pressure and bad weather

What forms when different air masses collide?

• A cyclone

• A tornado

• A hurricane

• A front

What is the role of algorithms in weather prediction?

• To solve mathematical problems

• To collect data from satellites

• To help predict future weather conditions

• To measure air pressure