Understanding Weather Quiz

Which layer of the atmosphere contains most weather phenomena?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What instrument is used to measure rainfall?

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

• Rain Gauge

What does a barometer measure?

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Atmospheric pressure

• Wind direction

Which unit is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Degrees

• Millibar

• Millimetre

• Kelvin

Which of the following instruments is used to measure humidity?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Rain gauge

Assertion (A): Humidity is higher in Kochi than in Jaipur. Reason (R): Kochi is located near the sea.

• A and R are true; R explains A

• A and R are true; R doesn't explain A

• A is true, R is false

• A is false, R is true

Assertion (A): Atmospheric pressure is higher at sea level than at high altitudes. Reason (R): The weight of the air above is greater at sea level.

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation

• Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation

• A is true, R is false

• A is false, R is true

Why do anemometers spin faster during strong winds?

• Due to low temperature

• Due to increased air pressure

• Due to high humidity

• Due to high wind speed

Which of the following is NOT an element of weather?

• Temperature

• Wind

• Cloud shape

• Humidity

Relative humidity of 100% indicates:

• The air is completely dry

• The air is saturated with water vapour

• The temperature is low

• Rainfall is about to stop