Weather and Climate Quiz

What is weather?

• The average temperature over a long period

• The condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place

• The study of rocks and soil

• The way planets move in space

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather changes daily, but climate takes years to change

• Climate is only about rain, while weather is about temperature

• Weather is the same everywhere, but climate is different

• Climate and weather mean the same thing

Which of the following is NOT a type of weather?

• Rainy

• Snowy

• Sunny

• Oceanic

What do meteorologists study?

• Planets and stars

• Weather and climate

• Volcanoes

• Plants and animals

What is climate change?

• A change in daily temperature

• A sudden thunderstorm

• A long-term change in Earth's climate patterns

• A new season starting

The Sun is the main source of energy that affects weather and climate.

• true

• false

Climate is the same everywhere on Earth.

• true

• false

Global warming is caused only by natural events.

• true

• false

Planting trees can help reduce global warming.

• true

• false

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a gas that contributes to global warming.

• true

• false