Understanding Weather and Its Elements

What is weather?

• A type of rainfall

• A condition of the Earth's atmosphere at a specific time and place

• A layer of the Earth

• A type of wind

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

• Stratosphere

• Ozone Layer

• Troposphere

• Tropopause

What is the height range of the troposphere?

• 2 to 6 km

• 6 to 18 km

• 10 to 25 km

• 1 to 3 km

Which of the following is NOT an element of weather?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Vegetation

• Wind

What does precipitation refer to?

• Wind speed

• Sunlight

• Water falling from the sky

• Humidity levels

Why is the troposphere thicker in tropical zones?

• Due to high atmospheric pressure

• Due to colder air

• Because of expanding warmer air

• Because of rainfall

Which language term is NOT likely used to describe weather?

• Crisp

• Pleasant

• Cloud

• Chilly

What is atmospheric pressure?

• The heat of the air

• The wind speed

• The weight of the air above us

• The color of the sky

Which of these is a form of frozen or partly frozen rain?

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

• Dew

What helps pine cones open or close?

• Temperature

• Light

• Humidity

• Sound