Weather and Climate Quiz

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Climate is short-term

• Weather is day-to-day

• Climate is daily

• Weather is long-term

Which instrument measures temperature?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What does precipitation refer to?

• Temperature changes

• Air pressure

• Moisture reaching the earth

• Moisture in the air

What is humidity?

• Amount of water vapor in the air

• Pressure of the air

• Temperature of the air

• Wind speed

What does altitude refer to?

• Humidity level

• Distance from the sea

• Height above sea level

• Temperature of the air

What does latitude affect?

• Weather patterns

• Air pressure

• Wind direction

• Humidity levels

What happens to land temperature during the day compared to the sea?

• Both heat up equally

• Sea heats up faster

• Land cools faster

• Land heats up faster

What is a synoptic map?

• Shows ocean currents

• Shows weather patterns

• Shows population density

• Shows land elevation

What is the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ)?

• A high-pressure area

• A low-pressure area

• A cold front

• A hurricane

What are tropical waves associated with?

• Cold temperatures

• Dry conditions

• Clear skies

• Heavy rainfall