Weather and Climate Quiz

Which layer of the Earth contains most of the planet's water?

• Lithosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Atmosphere

• Biosphere

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What is the main source of energy that drives the water cycle on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• Earth's core

• Wind

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Which of the following is an example of precipitation?

• Water vapor rising from a lake

• Rain falling from clouds

• The sun warming the ground

• Wind blowing leaves

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Which tool would you use to measure wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

Given a table of daily temperatures for a week, what is the best way to find the average temperature for that week?

• Add all the temperatures and divide by the number of days

• Subtract the lowest temperature from the highest

• Multiply all the temperatures together

• Only use the highest temperature

If the wind is blowing from the ocean toward the land in North Carolina, what effect might this have on the weather?

• It will make the land much colder than usual

• It may bring more moisture and increase the chance of rain

• It will stop all precipitation

• It will cause a drought

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A weather report says a cold front is moving into North Carolina. What change in weather should people expect?

• Warmer temperatures and clear skies

• Cooler temperatures and possible storms

• No change in weather

• Hot and dry conditions

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You observe that over several days, the wind speed increases, clouds become darker, and the air pressure drops. What type of weather event might be approaching?

• A drought

• A severe storm or hurricane

• A heat wave

• A snowstorm

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Analyze the following weather data: Over three days, the temperature drops, wind speed increases, and precipitation begins. What is the most likely explanation for these changes?

• A warm front is arriving

• A cold front is passing through

• The sun is shining more

• The ocean is evaporating

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Explain how the sun’s energy causes water to move from the ocean into the atmosphere.

• The sun’s energy causes water to freeze and fall as snow

• The sun’s energy causes water to evaporate into water vapor, which rises into the atmosphere

• The sun’s energy pushes water underground

• The sun’s energy makes the ocean water salty

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