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WorksheetsWeather and Climate
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is weather?
The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time in a given place
the condition of a given place over a long period of time.
all of the above
none of the above
What is the thinnest layer in the atmosphere?
Hint : Aeroplanes fly in this region.
Troposphere
Exosphere
Thermosphere
Stratosphere
What helps us determine weather?
Temperature and Air Pressure
Wind
Humidity and Precipitation
Cloudiness
None of the above
Who are meteorologists?
Scientists studying about life
Scientists studying about space
Scientists studying about meteors
Scientists studying about atmosphere
Tool that records temperature?
Hygrometer
Rain Gauge
Thermometer
Anemometer
The unit of measurement for temperature
°C`
°F
°K
All of the above
None of the above
What does barometer measure
air pressure
wind pressure
wind speed
wind direction
Measurement unit of Barometer
Millimetre
Millibar
Millilitre
Milliliter
What was the first barometer made from
aneroid
mercury
iron
steel
What is the purpose of a hygrometer?
Measure wind speed
measure humidity
measure wind direction
millibars
What is the meaning of red alert?
Be prepared
No severe weather expected
Take action
Be aware
How does anemometer help us?
Tels us direction of wind
tells us wind speed
tells us air pressure
Wind moves from _____ pressure area to _____ pressure are?
High to Low
Low to High
Full form of the acronym - L.O.W.E.R.N is?
Latitude,Ocean Direction, Wind speed, Elemination,Relief, Nearness to water
Latitude, Oxygen currents, wind speed,Elevation, Relief, Nearness to water
Latitude,Ocean Currents,Wind and air masses,Elevation,Relief,Nearness to water
How do ocean currents affect climates around the world? (Select all that apply)
Ocean water moves in currents that transfers energy, which can affect climates.
Oceans regulate the temperatures of coastal regions, keeping the regions mild.
Ocean water heats and cools much more quickly than land temperatures do.
The oceans store large amounts of thermal energy and move that energy around Earth in large ocean currents.
The evenings are generally mild.
Weather
Climate
Use the table to answer the question. Each location has an average annual temperature above 18ºC (64ºF). Which location is most likely to have a tropical climate?
Location A
Location B
Location C
Location D
What is the weather condition in an area over a long period of time?
climate
temperature
elevation
precipitation
Why do many high mountains in warm areas have snow on top all year?
because of the rain shadow effect
because of the direction they face
because temperature decreases with elevation
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects climate?
latitude
geography
altitude
weather forecast
Climate is
what you expect
what you get
“Summer here is usually hot and muggy.”
Is the speaker talking about weather or climate?
weather
climate
What is jet stream
They are huge bands of slow wind
They are small bands of strong winds
They are narrow bands of strong winds
They flow from east to west
What is the meaning of percolate
Filtration through a holed surface or substance.
Meltdown of ice to form water
Infiltrate through the soil
Which state experienced floods in 2018 and has been experiencing ever since?
Karnataka
Kerala
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Which state is home to the hills of western ghats, has dense forests hidden behind the backwaters and also has many beaches on its coastline. There are close to 44 rivers in this state.
Kerala
Karnataka
Andhra Pradesh
Which name is correct for the tropical storms
Cyclones
Tornadoes
Typhoons
All of the above
Why do we not use names which were used for deadly tropical storms again.
For Example : No other hurricane will be named Katrina again
For fun
To recognize its devastation
To reconize the deadliness of it
To recognise its historical significance
