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WorksheetsWeather and Climate Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the main difference between weather and climate?
The main difference between weather and climate is the time scale and scope of observation.
The main difference between weather and climate is the accuracy of the predictions.
The main difference between weather and climate is the type of data collected.
The main difference between weather and climate is the location of observation.
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences weather? a) Temperature b) Humidity c) Wind speed d) Latitude
d
b
a
c
How does climate change affect weather patterns? a) It has no effect on weather b) It causes more extreme weather events c) It only affects long-term climate d) It decreases the variability of weather
a. It has no effect on weather
c. It only affects long-term climate
b
d. It decreases the variability of weather.
What instrument is commonly used to measure temperature? a) Barometer b) Anemometer c) Thermometer d) Hygrometer
a) Barometer
c) Thermometer
b) Anemometer
d) Hygrometer
Which of the following is NOT a weather variable? a) Air pressure b) Precipitation c) Cloud cover d) Ocean currents
a
d
b
c
What is the process of predicting future weather conditions called? a) Climate modeling b) Weather forecasting c) Climate monitoring d) Weather analysis
b) Weather forecasting
a) Climate modeling
c) Climate monitoring
d) Weather analysis.
Which of the following is NOT a method used for weather forecasting? a) Satellite imagery b) Doppler radar c) Astrology d) Weather balloons
a) Satellite imagery
d) Weather balloons.
b) Doppler radar
c) Astrology
What is the term for the average weather conditions in a specific area over a long period of time? a) Weather b) Climate c) Atmosphere d) Temperature
d) Temperature.
c) Atmosphere
b) Climate
a) Weather
Which of the following factors does NOT influence weather? a) Elevation b) Air pressure c) Ocean currents d) Solar radiation
a
d
c
b
What is the unit of measurement for wind speed? a) Miles per hour b) Kilograms per square meter c) Degrees Celsius d) Inches of mercury
d) Inches of mercury.
b) Kilograms per square meter
a) Miles per hour
c) Degrees Celsius
