Weather and Climate Quiz

What is weather?

• The study of climate

• The way the atmosphere feels outside at a specific time

• The temperature of the ocean

• The average weather over 30 years

What is the study of weather called?

• Meteorology

• Geology

• Astronomy

• Climatology

What is climate?

• The average weather over a long period

• The weather on a single day

• The amount of moisture in the air

• The temperature of the air

How long does climate usually cover?

• 10 years

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 30 years or more

What is one factor that affects weather?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The stars

• The mountains

What does moisture refer to?

• The speed of the wind

• The amount of sunlight

• The amount of water in the air

• The temperature of the air

What tool do we use to measure temperature?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

What is wind?

• The amount of moisture in the air

• The moving air

• The temperature of the air

• The pressure of the air

What is the process of water turning into vapor called?

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Collection

What type of clouds are high and wispy?

• Cumulus clouds

• Stratus clouds

• Nimbus clouds

• Cirrus clouds