weather and climate

What is a blizzard?

• A severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

• A light snowfall with clear skies.

• A rainstorm with high temperatures.

• A type of tropical storm.

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What is a thermometer used for?

• To measure temperature.

• To measure weight.

• To measure distance.

• To measure speed.

What is weather?

• Weather is the condition of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including factors like temperature, humidity, and precipitation.

• Weather refers to the long-term average of atmospheric conditions in a region.

• Weather is the study of climate patterns over decades.

• Weather is the movement of air masses across the globe.

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What is snow?

• Snow is a type of precipitation that occurs when the temperature is warm.

• Snow is frozen water that falls from clouds when the temperature is very cold.

• Snow is a form of ice that forms on the ground during winter.

• Snow is a type of fog that occurs in cold weather.

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What is a storm?

• A gentle breeze with clear skies.

• A strong weather condition that can include heavy rain, strong winds, and thunder.

• A type of cloud formation that produces no precipitation.

• A weather phenomenon that only occurs in winter.

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What do we call a day with no clouds and lots of sunshine?

• A rainy day.

• A cloudy day.

• A sunny day.

• A stormy day.

What is humidity?

• Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air.

• Humidity is the temperature of the air.

• Humidity is the pressure exerted by the air.

• Humidity is the speed of the wind.

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What is a rainbow?

• A colorful arc that appears in the sky when sunlight shines through raindrops.

• A type of weather phenomenon that occurs during thunderstorms.

• A scientific term for the spectrum of light visible in the sky.

• A natural disaster caused by heavy rainfall.

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What do we call a day when it rains?

• A sunny day.

• A cloudy day.

• A rainy day.

• A windy day.

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What is climate?

• Climate is the average weather conditions in a place over a long period of time, usually 30 years or more.

• Climate refers to the daily weather patterns in a specific area.

• Climate is the immediate atmospheric conditions at a given time.

• Climate is the seasonal variation of weather in a region.

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