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Weather and Climate

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
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. 
2.
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. 
3.
Several months during the year that have similar temperatures 
a)
Season
b)
climate
c)
weather
d)
Summer
4.
An instrument used to measure the amount of rainfall
a)
barometer
b)
thermometer
c)
rain guage
d)
wind sock
5.
An instrument used to measure how hot or cold something is
a)
barometer
b)
thermometer
c)
wind sock
d)
rain guage
6.
An instrument that measures air pressure
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
rain guage
d)
wind sock
7.
Average weather conditions of a region year after year
a)
weather
b)
season
c)
cold front
d)
climate
8.
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
9.

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

10.
______ affects weather and climate because it heats the Earth unevenly.
a)
latitude
b)
altitude
c)
atmosphere
d)
sunlight
11.
Which is the warmest climate zone?
a)
Arctic Zone
b)
Temperate Zone
c)
Tropical Zone
d)
Intermediate Zone
12.

Which of the following best describes climate?

a)

day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

b)

long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

13.

Which is used to measure wind speed

a)
b)
c)
d)
14.
This climate zone has long hot summers and warm winters. These zones are found near the equator. 
a)
Polar Climate
b)
Temperate Climate
c)
Tropical Climate
d)
Could you turn on the A/C please?
15.
Which type of weather instrument is this?
a)
thermometer
b)
wind vane
c)
anemometer
d)
rain gauge