Weather & Climate Test Quizs

These characteristic describe weather.

• can change day to day

• is happening now

• is short term

• a meteorologist studies it

T or F

Warm fronts decrease humidity.

• True

• False

• Warm fronts increase humidity

• Warm fronts have no effect on humidity

Climate is a long term __________

• Trend

• Pattern

• Event

• Condition

Which climate zone is cold and dry?

• TROPICAL

• TEMPERATE

• POLAR

• ARID

Weather

Climate

which is short term, which is long term.

• Weather is long term

• Climate is short term

• Weather is short term

• Climate is immediate

What causes a cold front?

• warm air

• cold air

• humid air

• dry air

How often do people check weather?

• weekly

• monthly

• daily

• yearly

What is the definition of climate?

• The average weather in an area over a long period of time. (30+years)

• The daily weather conditions in a specific location.

• The temperature range of a region during a specific season.

• The amount of rainfall in a year.

Which system is linked to precipitation?

• High pressure system

• Low pressure system

• Tropical system

• Polar system

Which front causes temperature drops?

• warm front

• stationary front

• cold front

• occluded front