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Term 4 week 4 Quiz Climate and weather

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Definition: weather conditions prevailing in an area in general or over a long period
a)
climate
b)
weather
2.
Definition: the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time
a)
climate
b)
weather
3.
What does the picture show?
a)
climate
b)
weather 
4.
What does the picture show?
a)
climate
b)
weather 
5.
What does the picture show?
a)
climate
b)
weather 
6.
The Bahamas has what type of Climate? 
a)
hot
b)
dry
c)
cold
d)
wet
7.
What is the name of the job that tells the weather?
a)
meteorologist
b)
weather man
c)
weather person
8.
The weather is the same on all the islands of The Bahamas?
a)
true
b)
false
9.
What type of weather is a tornado?
a)
severe weather
b)
not severe weather
10.
What kind of weather is light snowfall?
a)
severe weather
b)
not severe weather
11.
Which month has the highest average temperature?
a)
August
b)
July
c)
June
d)
May
12.
Does January or March have the lowest average temperature?
a)
January 
b)
March
c)
They are the same
13.
Climate is ______.
a)
what the air is like outside
b)
the temperature of a day
c)
pattern of weather in a place over many years.
14.
Weather is ______.
a)
what air is like outside
b)
pattern of weather in a place over many years.
c)
the evaporation of water
15.
What is condensation?
a)
melting
b)
the climate of a region
c)
water vapor in the air that turns back into a liquid
16.
A liquid changes into a gas during _____.
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
17.
What do you think will happen to a water puddle when the sun comes out and the temperature is warmer? 
a)
The water will turn into a gas.
b)
The water will turn into a solid.
c)
The water will turn into a liquid.
18.
What stage of the water cycle does number 1 in the picture show?
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
d)
storage
19.
What stage of the water cycle does number 2 in the picture show?
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
storage
d)
evaporation
20.
What stage of the water cycle does number 3 in the picture show?
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
d)
storage
21.
What stage of the water cycle does number 4 in the picture show?
a)
condensation
b)
precipitation
c)
evaporation
d)
storage
22.
The weather is...
a)
The typical state of the atmosphere in a long period of time.
b)
The state of the atmosphere at a particular time. 
23.
The climate is... 
a)
The typical state of the atmosphere over a long period of time. 
b)
The state of the atmosphere at a particular time. 
24.
Which factor does NOT affect temperature: 
a)
Latitude.
b)
Distance from the sea.
c)
Longitude. 
d)
Altitude.
25.
The temperate zones of the Earth are between the tropics. Is that true or false? 
a)
True
b)
False
26.

Areas near the sea are cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

a)

True

b)

False

27.
Hot air weighs less than cold air....
a)
True
b)
False
28.
How are the precipitations in a polar climate? 
a)
Abundant, with a lot of snow. 
b)
Irregular, there's snow in winter. 
c)
It rains in summer and it snows in winter. 
d)
Very scarce. 
29.
The condition of the atmosphere, such as temperature, cloud cover, wind speed and rainfall
a)
climate
b)
weather
c)
trend
d)
season
30.
Show an increasing number of events
a)
Data
b)
Trend
c)
Typical
d)
calendar
31.
Several months during the year that have similar temperatures 
a)
Season
b)
climate
c)
weather
d)
Summer
32.
Pieces of information used to analyze information
a)
experiment
b)
Conclusion
c)
Questions
d)
Data
33.
A force applied by the weight of air
a)
cold front
b)
air pressure
c)
barometer
d)
humidity
34.
the amount of water vapor in the air
a)
warm front
b)
precipitation
c)
humidity
d)
air pressure
35.
Rain, snow sleet, or hail that falls from the clouds in the sky
a)
humidity
b)
liquid
c)
precipitation
d)
weather
36.
An instrument that measures air pressure
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
rain guage
d)
wind sock
37.
Average weather conditions of a region year after year
a)
weather
b)
season
c)
cold front
d)
climate
38.
Which of these can be used to describe the condition of the atmosphere
a)
temperature
b)
cloud cover
c)
wind speed
d)
All of these
39.
The location where warm air mass is replacing a cooler air mass
a)
cold front
b)
warm front
c)
icy front
d)
storm front
40.
The location where cold air mass is replacing a warm air mass
a)
storm front
b)
hot front
c)
warm front
d)
cold front
41.

Which of the following is not solid precipitation?

a)

hail

b)

snow

c)

sleet

d)

rain

42.

Sometimes when traveling in an airplane your ears may pop, why?

a)

your eardrum busted

b)

as the airplane goes up it gets colder.

c)

the humidity decreased

d)

the change in altitude effected air pressure

43.

At the beach on a hot day, you notice dark clouds moving in from over the ocean. What most likely caused this to happen?

a)

precipitation and evaporation

b)

transpiration and evaporation

c)

water is wet

d)

evaporation and condensation

44.

Weather is affected by air pressure

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Snow forms when the air is at or below 0 degrees celsius.

a)

True

b)

False

46.
What causes winds to form on Earth?
a)
solar energy
b)
ocean currents
c)
elevation differences
d)
uneven heating of the Earth by the sun
47.
A student states the weather is the same as the climate. Which response BEST tells the student the difference between weather and climate?
a)
Weather is about the wind and the rain, but climate is about the clouds.
b)
Weather is the conditions in one day, but climate is the conditions over a long time.
c)
Weather is measured with tools like thermometers, but climate is measured with tools like forecasts.
d)
Weather is recorded on charts, but climate is recorded on world maps.
48.
Which observation describes a change in climate rather than a change in weather?
a)
The thunderstorm dropped about three centimeters of rain today.
b)
The average summer temperatures have increased over the last ten years.
c)
 The snowfall in this area was more this week than it was last week.
d)
The average wind speed in April was less than it was in March.
49.
Which statement about Hawaii refers to its climate?
a)
A blizzard occurs on one of Hawaii’s tallest mountain peaks.
b)
A high temperature of 37.8°C was recorded earlier today in Hawaii.
c)
The mountains were shaded by cumulus clouds on a Tuesday afternoon.
d)
The coolest months are February and March.
50.
Two major factors used to identify climate are?
a)
longitude and latitude
b)
temperature and precipitation
c)
lattitude and temperature
d)
layers in the atmosphere
51.
Weather refers to the conditions of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular ____________. 
a)
 Location
b)
Time
c)
Place
d)
 Time and Place
52.
This is the symbol for a... 
a)
Cold Front
b)
Warm Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Occluded Front 
53.
This is the symbol for a... 
a)
Occluded Front
b)
Stationary Front
c)
Warm Front
d)
Cold Front 
54.
Identify the type of front that is shown in the image.
a)
Occluded Front
b)
Cold Front
c)
Stationary Front
d)
Warm Front
55.
What angle would Earth's tilt need to be in order for there to be NO seasons on Earth?
a)
0o
b)
45o
c)
60o
d)
Earth's tilt does not offset the seasons.
56.
Which statement describes why the Earth has seasons?
a)
Its axis is titled as it revolves around the sun.
b)
The distance changes as it revolves around the sun.
c)
The moon revolves around it.
d)
The sun's axis is tilted.
57.
Which is the warmest climate zone?
a)
Arctic Zone
b)
Temperate Zone
c)
Tropical Zone
d)
Intermediate Zone
58.
Most water vapor in the atmosphere comes from 
a)
evaporation from oceans.
b)
evaporation from soil.
c)
transpiration from plants.
d)
the burning of fossil fuels. 
59.
Which of the following is typical of a tropical climate?
a)
cold, dry air
b)
cool, moist air
c)
hot, dry air
d)
warm, moist air
60.
While visiting the beach during summer vacation, a sea breeze keeps you cool and comfortable during the hottest part of the day. Which BEST explains why this happens?
a)
warm air rising over land allows cooler air from the ocean to blow inland
b)
cool air rising over land allows warm air from the ocean to blow inland
c)
there are similarities in temperature between the land and the water
d)
a storm is approaching
61.
At the beach, the water and sand are not absorbing and losing heat equally. Which is MOST LIKELY to occur?
a)
rain
b)
snow
c)
wind
d)
humidity
62.
Warm air rising at the equator and cold air sinking at the poles is one reason for which event?
a)
hurricanes 
b)
Coriolis force
c)
earth's rotation
d)
convection currents
63.

The revolution of the Earth causes

a)

climate change

b)

day and night

c)

the earth to tilt on its axis

d)

all of the above

64.

All of the following impact climate EXCEPT

a)

latitude

b)

ocean currents

c)

prevailing wind

d)

tectonic plates

e)

atmospheric pressure

65.

The atmosphere acting like a window and warming up the earth is called

a)

global warming

b)

climate change

c)

greenhouse effect

d)

greenhouse warming

66.
Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?
a)
carbon monoxide
b)
oxygen
c)
nitrogen
d)
carbon dioxide
67.
All of the following are causes of Global Warming except
a)
Rotation of the Earth
b)
Deforestation
c)
Increases in Greenhouse Gases
d)
Burning Fossil Fuels
68.
All of the following are effects of Global Warming EXCEPT
a)
increase in hurricanes
b)
lower sea levels
c)
increase in disease
d)
melting polar ice caps
69.
How does latitude influence climate?
a)
The closer you are to the equator the higher the temp
b)
Winds bring rain to the coast from the seas
c)
The higher the altitude the colder the temperature
d)
Ocean Currents affect precipitation
70.

Which of the following is a TRUE conclusion of the climograph above?

a)

December through February are the wettest months of the year.

b)

The temperature in November is around 80 degrees.

c)

In July Mumbai receives around 50 inches of precipitation.

d)

May is the driest month

71.

Using the climagraph, what type of climate might Mumbai have?

a)

tropical humid

b)

tropical wet and dry

c)

humid subtropical

d)

semiarid

72.

According to the graph, what is the average temperature of Mumbai in January?

a)

60

b)

80

c)

95

d)

75

73.

Region north of the Tropic of Cancer and south of the Tropic of Capricorn. The sun's rays strike the Earth at smaller angle than the tropical zone.

a)

tropical zone

b)

temperate zone

c)

polar zone

d)

cold front

74.

The regions covering the north and south poles (66.5° north and south latitudes and the poles). The sun's rays strike at a very small angle.

a)

tropical zone

b)

temperate zone

c)

polar zone

d)

eye

75.

An increase in the average temperature of the earth's atmosphere (especially a sustained increase that causes climatic changes)

a)

global warming

b)

greenhouse effect

c)

warm front

d)

air mass

76.

A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height

a)

air mass

b)

front

c)

tornado

d)

hurricane

77.

Region between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. The sun's rays are most intense and the temperatures are always warm.

a)

tropical zone

b)

temperate zone

c)

polar zone

d)

warm front

78.

The amount of Water Vapour in the air is called

a)

Air Pressure

b)

Rain

c)

Humidity

d)

Clouds

79.

Temperature in the Arctic region is cold . This statement is an example of

a)

Weather

b)

Climate

80.

Weather is the state of the atmosphere over a longer period of time. True or False

a)

True

b)

False

81.

The climate and the weather of a region impact the kind of houses people live in and the clothes that the wear. True or False ?

a)

True

b)

False

82.

Tropic of Capricorn is

a)

66 ½ ° S Latitude

b)

66 ½ ° N Latitude

c)

23 ½ ° S Latitude

d)

23 ½ ° N Latitude

83.

Equator is

a)

90 ° N Latitude

b)

0 ° Latitude

c)

180 ° N Latitude

d)

90 ° S Latitude

84.

Weather changes

a)

Every Day

b)

Every week

c)

Twice a week

85.

Tropic of Cancer is

a)

66 ½ ° N Latitude

b)

23 ½ ° S Latitude

c)

66 ½ ° S Latitude

d)

23 ½ ° N Latitude

86.

As we move away from the equator the length of the latitude

a)

Decreases

b)

Increases

c)

Remains the same

87.

Sansthita went to a wildlife sanctuary where she saw dense vegetation of trees, shrubs, herbs and also a variety of animals like monkeys, birds, elephants, snakes, frogs, etc. The most likely location of this sanctuary is in the

a)

temperate region

b)

tropical region

c)

polar region

d)

coastal region.

88.

Read the following environmental conditions of tropical rainforests.

(i) Hot and humid climate

(ii) Unequal lengths of day and night

(iii) Abundant rainfall

(iv) Abundant light and moisture

Identify the conditions from the above list that are responsible for the presence of large number of plants and animals in tropical rain forests.

a)

(i)and(ii)

b)

(i) and (iii)

c)

(i), (iii) and (iv)

d)

(ii) and (iv)

89.

Which statement best describes how a cloud is formed?

a)

The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, cools, and condenses.

b)

The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, warms, and condenses.

c)

The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, warms, and evaporates.

d)

The formation of clouds happens when water vapor in the air rises, cools, and evaporates.

90.

What can be measured in degrees Celsius?

a)

Temperature

b)

Precipitation

c)

Weight

d)

Wind Direction

91.

What part of the water cycle helps wet clothes dry quickly?

a)

Condensation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Run Off

d)

Precipitation

92.

What must happen to water vapor before it can rain?

a)

Water vapor must freeze

b)

Water vapor must evaporate

c)

Water vapor must condense

d)

Water vapor must run off

93.

What is the primary source of energy for the Water Cycle?

a)

Sun

b)

Fossil Fuels

c)

Water

d)

Wind Currents

94.

What is a measure of heat in an object, or how hot or cold it is?

a)

Temperature

b)

Climate

c)

Weather

d)

Atmosphere

95.

Earth is heated unevenly because it is tilted on its ______.

a)

Axis

b)

Equator

c)

Thermometer

d)

Atmosphere

96.
Weather or climate? The average yearly rainfall is 100 cm.
a)
Weather
b)
Climate
97.

What is all of the gases that surround Earth?

a)

Atmosphere

b)

Climate

98.

Weather and climate are two different words that describe the same exact thing.

a)

True

b)

False

99.
Why do latitudes close to the equator have warm climates?
a)
They receive less solar energy
b)
They are closer to an ocean current
c)
They receive more solar energy
d)
They receive less rainfall
100.
What are the 2 main factors that determine climate?
a)
Precipitation and Humidity
b)
Temperature and Air Pressure
c)
Precipitation and Air Pressure
d)
Temperature and Precipitation
101.
Your distance north or south of the equator is
a)
Longitude
b)
Latitude
c)
Climate
d)
Location
102.
Water that falls from the sky is
a)
Rain
b)
Humidity
c)
Precipitation
d)
Air Pressure
103.
What is latitude?
a)
Height above sea level
b)
Amount of water vapor
c)
Average temperature
d)
Distance from the equator
104.
What is elevation?
a)
Height above sea level
b)
Amount of water vapor
c)
Average temperature
d)
Distance from the equator
105.
Your height above sea level is
a)
Latitude
b)
Humidity
c)
Temperature
d)
Elevation
106.

What creates a climate system?

a)

composition of atmosphere

b)

land masses

c)

interactions of oceans

d)

all of the above

107.

What drives our climate here on Earth?

a)

latitude

b)

the Sun

c)

rotational speed of the Earth

d)

oceans

108.
What do greenhouse gases do?
a)
block harmful UV radiation from reaching Earth
b)
warm the planet by trapping heat radiating from the Earth 
c)
allow heat to escape the Earth's atmosphere cooling the planet
d)
protect the Earth from harmful meteor strikes
109.
Which changes faster?
a)
weather
b)
climate
110.
What are the 3 major climate zones in order from equator to the poles?
a)
polar, temperate, tropical
b)
tropical, temperate, polar
c)
temperate, polar, tropical
d)
temperate, tropical, polar
111.

Describe a polar climate.

a)

dry and cold year round

b)

warm year round, high humidity and rainfall

c)

not too warm or cold, not too wet or dry

112.

Describe a tropical climate.

a)

dry and cold year round

b)

warm year round, high humidity and rainfall

c)

not too warm or cold, not too wet or dry

113.

My house was flooded because of yesterday's rain.

a)

weather

b)

climate

114.

It has rained for 40 years in May.

a)

weather

b)

climate

115.

The desert has been very dry for the pas 4 decades.

a)

weather

b)

climate

116.

This week was the hottest week of the year.

a)

weather

b)

climate

117.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences climate?

a)

Wind Patterns

b)

Ocean Currents

c)

Flowers

d)

Landforms

118.

What causes the change of seasons?

a)

The Sun traveling around Earth

b)

Leaves falling in Autumn

c)

The rotation of the Earth

d)

The tilt of Earth's axis

119.

Which of the following is the climate zone directly on, above, and below the equator

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Polar

d)

Moderate

120.

Which of the following is the climate zone between the equator and the poles? (This is where California is located)

a)

Temperate

b)

Polar

c)

Tropical

d)

Hot

121.

Why doesn't the equator experience seasons?

a)

landforms

b)

ocean currents

c)

the sun's rays hit the equator more directly than anywhere else

d)

the rotation of the Earth

122.

Even though the mountains are closer to the sun, the climate is cooler than other areas with a lower

a)

latitude

b)

longitude

c)

landform

d)

elevation

123.

What is the distance north or south of the equator?

a)

latitude

b)

longitude

c)

elevation

d)

langitude

124.

Which of the following is not a factor that influences climate?

a)

Latitude

b)

Longitude

c)

Wind Pattern

d)

Ocean currents

125.
The labeled diagram shows the water cycle over the ocean.  At which point is salt water being evaporated? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D

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