Weather and Atmospheric Conditions Quiz

Which of the following is NOT considered a variable element of weather?

• Altitude

• Precipitation

• Temperature

• Humidity

What type of precipitation occurs when a cold air mass meets a warm air mass?

• Convectional

• Frontal

• Cyclonic

• Orographic

Which type of precipitation is common in tropical areas due to intense sun heating the ground?

• Frontal

• Convectional

• Cyclonic

• Orographic

What is the average humidity percentage in coastal locations?

• 70-80%

• 30%

• 50%

• 10%

What causes wind to move from one area to another?

• Sunshine intensity

• Air pressure differences

• Humidity levels

• Temperature differences

Which scale is used to measure wind speed based on sea conditions?

• Fujita scale

• Beaufort scale

• Richter scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

In New Zealand, what is the prevailing wind direction?

• Northwesterly

• Southeasterly

• Southwesterly

• Northeasterly

What is another term for sunshine in meteorological terms?

• Radiation

• Solarization

• Insolation

• Illumination

At what time of day does a location receive the maximum amount of sunshine?

• Noon

• Sunrise

• Sunset

• Midnight

What is the freezing point of water in degrees Fahrenheit?

• 212°F

• 0°F

• 32°F

• 100°F