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Weather and Climate

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Weather is a set of conditions in the __________________ at a particular time and place.

a)

ocean

b)

atmosphere

c)

earth's interior

d)

land

2.

Climate is patterns of weather in a place over a longer period, usually about _____________ years.

a)

20

b)

50

c)

10

d)

30

3.

Temperature is the measure of _________________ in the atmosphere around the Earth.

a)

heat energy

b)

cold air only

c)

winds

d)

waves

4.

A ______________________ is used for measuring temperature.

a)

hygrometer

b)

rain gauge

c)

thermometer

d)

wind mill

5.

Precipitation usually refers to:

a)

rainfall, hail and clay.

b)

rainfall, lava and dew.

c)

rainfall, snow and sleet.

d)

rainfall, ash and snow.

6.

Wind is ____________ moving over the Earth’s surface.

a)

fire

b)

Saharan dust

c)

water

d)

air

7.

As the water vapour cools, it condenses, forming tiny droplets around dust particles in the atmosphere. These droplets gather together to form ______________.

a)

gases

b)

smoke

c)

clouds

d)

new land

8.

Sunshine is light and heat that comes from _______________.

a)

a light bulb

b)

the sun

c)

power stations

d)

the earth's interior

9.

Humidity is the measure of how much _______________ is in the air at a given time.

a)

water vapour

b)

gases

c)

pollution

d)

wind

10.

__________________ is the weight of the Earth’s atmosphere on its surface.

a)

Humidity

b)

Air pressure

c)

Temperature

d)

Sunshine

11.

Equatorial (Tropical Climates):

a)

are located between 10° North and South of the Equator

b)

has average temperatures of about 27°C.

c)

Experiences about 1500mm of rainfall per year.

d)

All of the above

12.

This climate has very cold temperatures (–50°C) in winter. It is located around 60° and 75° North and South of the Equator. This is the _____________ region.

a)

Mediterranean

b)

Tropical

c)

Tundra

d)

Temperate

13.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are found in:

a)

temperate regions

b)

tropical regions

c)

cold desert climates

d)

hot desert climates

14.

Why are areas nearest to the Equator referred to as "Tropical Climates"?

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