Weather and Climate Quiz

What is the process called when water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Precipitation

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Condensation

Which form of precipitation occurs when snow melts and refreezes?

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

• Rain

What does a barometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Humidity

• Temperature

Which weather tool is used to measure wind speed?

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

Which type of cloud is known for being high, white, and wispy?

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Cumulus

What type of weather is typically associated with cumulonimbus clouds?

• Light rain

• Thunderstorms

• Snow

• Fair weather

What type of cloud is associated with fair weather but can develop into a storm cloud?

• Stratus

• Cumulus

• Cirrus

• Nimbostratus

Which climate zone is characterized by the coldest temperatures?

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Equatorial

• Polar

What is the primary characteristic of a tropical climate zone?

• Cold temperatures

• Moderate temperatures

• Dry and arid conditions

• High rainfall and warm temperatures

Which climate zone experiences the most distinct seasons?

• Polar

• Desert

• Temperate

• Tropical