QUIZ NO. 1 WEATHER

Name

SECTION

• TOPAZ
• RUBY
• JADE
• EMERALD
• OPAL

1. Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of cumulonimbus clouds and may produce thunderstorms?

• A) Clear skies
• B) Overcast weather
• C) Thunderstorm
• D) Light rain

2. What type of precipitation consists of ice pellets that form when rain freezes before reaching the ground?

• A) Snow
• B) Hail
• C) Sleet
• D) Drizzle

3. The term "humidity" refers to:

• A) The amount of moisture in the air
• B) The temperature of the atmosphere
• C) The speed of wind
• D) The clarity of the sky

4. Which weather phenomenon is characterized by a rapid increase in temperature followed by a sudden drop, often resulting in severe storms?

• A) Cold front
• B) Warm front
• C) Stationary front
• D) Occluded front

5. A weather system that brings prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain is typically associated with:

• A) High pressure systems
• B) Cyclones
• C) Anticyclones
• D) Tornadoes

6. Which type of cloud is typically associated with fair weather and has a fluffy, white appearance?

• A) Cirrus
• B) Stratus
• C) Cumulus
• D) Nimbostratus

7. What is the primary factor that drives weather patterns on Earth?

• A) The rotation of the Earth
• B) Solar energy from the sun
• C) The gravitational pull of the moon
• D) Ocean currents

8. Fog is primarily formed when

• A) Air cools and moisture condenses near the ground
• B) Warm air rises rapidly
• C) Precipitation falls during the night
• D) Clouds dissipate in bright sunlight