Weather & Climate Exam

Which of these is a type of severe weather?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Volcano

• Landslide

What mainly causes floods?

• High winds

• Excessive rainfall

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

What does a weather forecast tell?

• Past weather

• Future weather conditions

• Earthquakes

• Ocean currents

Which of the following is a major factor affecting climate?

• Color of buildings

• Latitude

• Number of cars

• Type of soil

What is the term for the average weather in an area over a long time?

• Weather

• Climate

• Forecast

• Precipitation

Which gas is mainly responsible for recent climate change?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium

What is the greenhouse effect?

• Heat trapped by gases in the atmosphere

• Earth cooled by clouds

• Movement of tectonic plates

• Formation of rainbows

Which of these can happen because of climate change?

• More volcanic eruptions

• Rising sea levels

• More earthquakes

• Less sunlight

How can climate change affect living things?

• By changing their DNA

• By changing their habitats

• By making them invisible

• By increasing their size