Climate and Water Cycle Quiz

What is the main tool used to investigate random variations in meteorological elements?

• Statistics

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

How long is the period recommended by the World Meteorological Organization for climate analysis?

• 10 years

• 30 years

• 20 years

• 40 years

What does the term 'climate' originally refer to?

• Temperature

• Inclination

• Humidity

• Weather patterns

Which classification system uses vegetation as a manifestation of climate characteristics?

• Thornthwaite

• Köppen-Geiger

• Martonne

• Humboldt

What is the process called when water vapor cools and forms clouds?

• Infiltration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

Which factor is NOT considered a climatic factor?

• Maritimity

• Color of the sky

• Altitude

• Latitude

What is the role of transpiration in the water cycle?

• Cooling air

• Releasing water vapor from plants

• Forming clouds

• Heating water

Which climate type is characterized by dry and wet seasons?

• Mediterranean

• Polar

• Alpino

• Tropical

What is the main driver of the water cycle?

• Gravity

• Ocean currents

• Solar energy

• Wind

What is the term for the distance in degrees from a location to the equator?

• Longitude

• Maritimity

• Altitude

• Latitude