Year 7: Weather, Climate and Geology Quiz

What does weather refer to?

• Long-term atmospheric conditions

• The study of climate patterns

• Day-to-day changes in the atmosphere

• The average temperature of a region

What is the main cause of weather?

• Ocean currents

• The sun's heat warming the atmosphere

• The Earth's rotation

• Human activities

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main elements of weather?

• Wind

• Rain

• Temperature

• Humidity

What is precipitation?

• Water falling from the clouds

• The movement of air

• The pressure of the atmosphere

• The temperature of the air

What does a barometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Rainfall

• Temperature

What is the purpose of a Stevenson Screen?

• To measure rainfall

• To predict weather

• To protect meteorological instruments

• To collect data from satellites

What is climate?

• The study of weather patterns

• The daily changes in weather

• The average atmospheric conditions over a long period

• The average weather over a short period

Which climate zone is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters?

• Polar regions

• Temperate regions

• Tropical regions

• Mediterranean regions

What is the main factor contributing to climate change?

• Natural disasters

• Burning fossil fuels

• Increased rainfall

• Ocean currents

What is the greenhouse effect?

• The formation of clouds

• The cooling of the Earth

• The trapping of heat by gases in the atmosphere

• The process of water evaporating