Weather and Climate Concepts Assessment

This video tutorial covers the differences between weather and climate, explaining key terminologies, types of fogs and clouds, and precipitation processes. It also discusses weather forecasting methods and their significance, particularly in India. The video concludes with practice questions to reinforce learning.

What is the primary difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is only about precipitation, while climate includes all atmospheric conditions.

• Weather is a long-term atmospheric condition, while climate is short-term.

• Weather changes quickly, while climate changes over a long period.

• Weather is measured in temperature only, while climate includes humidity.

Which line on a weather map connects points of equal pressure?

• Isobar

• Isohull

• Isoyet

• Isotherm

What is absolute humidity?

• The ratio of the mass of water vapor to the total mass of the air parcel.

• The percentage of water vapor in the air compared to the maximum it can hold.

• The amount of water vapor in the air at a specific temperature.

• The amount of water vapor in the air regardless of temperature.

Which type of fog forms when moist air moves over a colder surface?

• Advection fog

• Radiation fog

• Upslope fog

• Steam fog

What type of cloud is described as white and fluffy, resembling cotton balls?

• Cumuliform

• Cirroform

• Stratiform

• Nimboform

Which process is primarily responsible for precipitation in warm clouds?

• Condensation process

• Ice Crystal process

• Collision-Coalescence process

• Evaporation process

What form of precipitation occurs when raindrops are carried high into the atmosphere and freeze?

• Drizzle

• Sleet

• Hail

• Snow

What is the primary agency for weather forecasting in India?

• Indian Space Research Organisation

• World Meteorological Organization

• India Meteorological Department

• National Weather Service

Which tool provides a real-time view of weather patterns for forecasting?

• Anemometer

• Satellite imagery

• Thermometer

• Barometer

What is the significance of weather forecasting?

• It is used only for scientific research.

• It has no impact on human activities.

• It is crucial for planning agricultural activities.

• It helps in predicting only temperature changes.