Weather and Climate Quiz

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What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is long-term averages.
• Weather is measured in years, while climate is measured in days.
• Weather includes only temperature, while climate includes precipitation.
• Weather is predictable, while climate is random.

Which of the following best describes convectional rainfall?

• Rainfall caused by mountains forcing air to rise.
• Rainfall that occurs when warm air rises, cools, and condenses.
• Rainfall that occurs when cold air pushes warm air upwards.
• Rainfall that occurs only in winter months.

Why is it important to know the weather forecast before planning a day out?

• To decide what clothes to wear and what activities to plan.
• To know the average temperature for the month.
• To understand the climate of the region.
• To predict the weather for the next year.

What does a climate graph show?

• Daily weather conditions.
• Average monthly temperatures and rainfall over several years.
• The current weather forecast.
• The wind speed and direction.

Which weather instrument measures air pressure?

• Thermometer
• Barometer
• Anemometer
• Rain Gauge

What type of weather is associated with high pressure?

• Stormy and rainy
• Calm and settled
• Windy and unsettled
• Snowy and cold

Which of the following is an example of precipitation?

• Fog
• Wind
• Hail
• Sunshine

What causes the weather to change?

• The movement of air masses
• The position of the moon
• The Earth's rotation
• The distance from the equator