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Class
Date
1.

Describes the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere (air)

a)
climate
b)
weather
c)
average temperature
2.
How hot or cold something is - 
a)
friction
b)
temperature
c)
gravity
3.
Condition of the air such as temperature, cloud cover, wind and rain describe -
a)
climate
b)
gravity
c)
weather
4.
All weather is caused by
a)
wind speed
b)
rainfall
c)
the sun heating the Earth
5.
The average weather conditions of a region -
a)
daily temperature
b)
weather
c)
climate
6.
Precipitation is 
a)
rain, sleet, snow or hail
b)
only rain
c)
only snow, sleet or hail
7.
The amount of water vapor in the air - 
a)
humidity
b)
climate
c)
pressure
8.
Condensation occurs when
a)
there is no water vapor.
b)
water vapor heats up.
c)
water vapor cools.
9.
Land closer to the equator is
a)
colder.
b)
warmer.
10.
Rain that occurs on a certain day of the week is describing
a)
seasons.
b)
climate.
c)
weather.
11.
This changes on a daily basis - 
a)
weather
b)
climate
c)
seasons
12.
Climate covers
a)
smaller areas than weather.
b)
larger areas than weather.
13.
Climate only records temperatures while weather records temperatures and precipitation.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
Two factors to determine climate are
a)
precipitation and temperature.
b)
hurricanes and tornadoes.
c)
humidity and pressure.
15.
How are weather an climate different?
a)
They both describe averages but climate is over years.
b)
Climate describes daily conditions and weather describes averages.
c)
Weather describes daily conditions and climate describes averages.
16.
Which best describes climate?
a)
Summers are usually hot and dry.
b)
It rained this week.
c)
Yesterday it was cold and windy.
17.

The wind blows from East to West - What type of wind is this?

a)

Northerly

b)

Easterly

c)

Westerly

d)

Southerly

18.

The wind blows towards the south west - What type of wind is this?

a)

Northerly

b)

South-Easterly

c)

South-Westerly

d)

North-Easterly

19.

The wind blows from the West towards the East- What type of wind is this?

a)

Northerly

b)

Easterly

c)

Westerly

d)

Southerly

20.

Air pressure describes

a)

How heavy the air is

b)

What air is made of

21.

Precipitation levels (rain, hail, sleet & snow) are measured using a...

a)

Wind Vane

b)

Baromete

c)

Rain guage

d)

Anemometer

22.

Which of these workers most likely check the weather (temp/cloud cover/wind speed/visibility)

a)

Teacher

b)

Doctor

c)

Truck driver

23.

Climate is the average weather over __ years.

a)

10

b)

20

c)

30

24.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

5mm of rain in 24 hours

Cloudy skies

Average summer temperatures of 5 degrees

Increasingly wet winters

Weather
Climate
25.

What is the main characteristic of weather?

a)

long period of time

b)

short period of time

c)

severe weather

d)

the five climates zones

26.

What is climate?

a)

long-term pattern of weather in an area.

b)

short-term pattern of weather in an area.

c)

The five Climate Zones

d)

Medium-pattern of weather in an area.

27.

What's this climate zone?

a)

Tropical

b)

Dry

c)

Polar

d)

Continental

28.

The blue bars show..

a)

Average monthly rainfall

b)

Average maximum temperature

29.

The red line shows..

a)

Average monthly rainfall

b)

Average maximum temperature

30.

The average maximum temperature in July is (a)   °C

31.

The average maximum temperature in October is (a)   °C

32.

The average precipitation(rainfall) in February is (a)   mm

33.

Which part of the world received more concentrated sunlight?

a)

The equator (0°)

b)

The poles (66.6° North/South)

34.

How does latitude affect the climate of an area?

a)

The higher the latitude, the warmer the temperature.

b)

The higher the latitude, the lower the temperature.

c)

The higher the latitude, the more precipitation.

d)

The higher the latitude the less precipitation.

35.

Because of its high _______________, Mount Everest has a cold climate all year.

a)

Altitude

b)

Latitude

c)

Water level

d)

level of snow

36.
Two factors to determine climate are
a)
precipitation and temperature
b)
hurricanes and tornadoes
c)
humidity and pressure
37.
The sun’s rays are least direct __________.
a)
near the poles.      
b)
in July.
c)
near the equator.
d)
far from the ocean.
38.

Water heats up and cools down _________ slowly than land.

a)

more

b)

less

39.

A city near a warm current will have a __________ climate.

a)

warmer

b)

colder

c)

moderate

d)

temperate

40.

_____________ is average weather condition of a place over a long period of time over a large area.

a)

Climate

b)

Weather

41.
When the sun's rays pass through our atmosphere and then heat is trapped by the atmosphere it is called
a)
Global Warming
b)
Greenland Effect
c)
Greenhouse Effect
d)
Ice Age
42.

Regions closest to ________________ tend to have warmer year-round climates.

a)

Forest Fires

b)

South Pole

c)

North Pole

d)

the Equator

43.

What does "latitude" refer to?

a)

the distance away from the Equator

b)

how much rain a place gets

c)

how high up a mountain a place is

d)

the number of seasons a place gets

44.

Is the Earth heated evenly?

a)

Yes

b)

No

45.

What happens to the temperature of the air when latitude increases?

a)

It remains the same

b)

Increases

c)

Decreases

d)

Varies

46.

The temperature ________ by 6.5° for every 1000m above sea level.

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

47.

_______ - this brings warmer waters to the UK.

a)

Altitude

b)

Latitude

c)

Ocean currents

d)

Proximity to the sea

48.

The Gulf Stream brings water from the Gulf of Mexico.

a)

This increases winter temperatures in the UK

b)

This decreases winter temperatures in the UK

49.

What happens to the temperature of the air when latitude increases?

a)

It remains the same

b)

Increases

c)

Decreases

d)

Varies

50.

It is a condition of the atmosphere over a short period of time.

a)

climate

b)

weather

c)

rainfall

d)

global warming

51.

The area that receives the most direct rays of the Sun (equator, 0°) will have the LOWEST yearly temperatures.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Areas close to the sea have cooler summers and milder winters.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Fill in the blank: The higher the altitude, the ______ the temperature.

a)

warmer

b)

colder

54.

Which BEST describes why latitudes closest to the equator have warmer climates?

a)

they are at lower elevations

b)

they receive high angle sunlight

c)

they are nearer to ocean currents

d)

they get more winds that carry energy in the form of heat

55.

Due to ___________ size ,the interiors of Asia do not experience moderate influence of the sea.

a)

compact

b)

vast

c)

small

d)

all of the above

56.

During _________ season the monsoon winds give heavy rainfall.

a)

summer

b)

winter

c)

monsoon

d)

spring

57.

What is the coldest climate zone in Asia?

a)

Polar Tundra

b)

Temperate

c)

Subarctic

d)

Tropical Rainforest

58.

A __ type of climate is found near an ocean and has milder winters and cooler summers than areas of similar latitude.

a)

Maritime

b)

Continental

59.

Which type of rainfall occurs when two air masses meet?

a)

Convectional

b)

Frontal

c)

Relief

60.

Which type of rainfall is most likely to be found in tropical regions close to the equator?

a)

Relief

b)

Frontal

c)

Convectional

61.

Relief rainfall occurs when air moves towards a mountain and is forced to do what?

a)

Go under it

b)

Rise over it

c)

Pass through it

62.

What is the correct geographical term for any type of water falling from the atmosphere?

a)

Accumulation

b)

Condensation

c)

Transpiration

d)

Precipitation

63.

Which type of rainfall is seen in the image?

a)

Relief

b)

Precipitation

c)

Frontal

d)

Convectional

64.

Condensation occurs when water ____ - this is called 'dew point'.

a)

Cools down

b)

Warms up

65.

Relief rainfall occurs

a)

on the leeward side of a mountain

b)

at the foot of a mountain

c)

on the peak of a mountain

d)

on the windward side of a mountain

66.

What is the name for the far side of hills / mountains where very little rain falls?

a)

The dry area

b)

The rain shadow

c)

The post-precipitation point

d)

The sun trap

67.

What is the main form of precipitation that falls in the tropics?

a)

Hail

b)

Snow

c)

Sleet

d)

Rain

68.

What do all rainfall types have in common?

a)

Cool, moist air falling and warming

b)

Warm, moist air rising and cooling

c)

Hot sunshine beforehand

d)

A weatherfront between warm and cold air

69.

The water droplets are formed when the air becomes

a)

saturated.

b)

unsaturated.

c)

condensed.

d)

compressed.

70.

______ rainfall occurs mainly in the afternoon.

a)

Convectional

b)

Frontal

c)

Relief

d)

Precipitation

71.

What weather instrument is used to measure rainfall?

a)

Barometer

b)

Anemometer

c)

Rain Gauge

d)

Psychrometer

72.

The amount of precipitation is usually measured in what unit of measurement?

a)

Centimetres

b)

Metres

c)

Kilometres

d)

Millimetres

73.

Rainforests get _________ rainfall after midday.

a)

convectional

b)

frontal

c)

relief

74.

Rainfall is caused by

a)

water vapour rising

b)

Water vapor cooling down and condensing

c)

Condensed water vapour falling back to the earth

d)

evaporation

75.

Which type of rain occurs when two air masses meet?

a)

Convectional

b)

Relief

c)

Frontal

76.

Which type of rainfall is most likely to be found in tropical regions close to the equator?

a)

Convectional

b)

Relief

c)

Frontal

77.

________ rainfall occurs mainly in the afternoon.

a)

convectional

b)

relief

c)

frontal

d)

border

78.

The correct geographical term for any water falling from the sky is...

a)

precipitation

b)

accumulation

c)

condensation

d)

transpiration

79.

Which type of rainfall is seen in the image?

a)

precipitation

b)

relief

c)

frontal

d)

convectional

80.

True or False?

The image illustrates frontal rainfall.

a)

False

b)

True

81.
All rain is caused by...
a)
freezing and cooling
b)
air rising
c)
clouds
82.

Name this type of rainfall.

4 lines
83.

Name this type of rainfall.

4 lines
84.

Name this type of rainfall.

4 lines
85.
What is the name of this weather tool?
a)
thermometer
b)
barometer
c)
anemometer
d)
wind vane
86.
This weather tool is a ___________.
a)
barometer
b)
wind vane
c)
thermometer
d)
anemometer
87.
This weather tool is used to measure ___________.
a)
air pressure
b)
air
c)
snow
d)
rain
88.
This weather tool is used to measure ________.
a)
wind direction.
b)
the wind direction.
c)
the temperature outside.
d)
wind speed.
89.
This tool is used by meteorologists to  ___________.
a)
find north, south, west, and east.
b)
show where the rain is coming from.
c)
the direction of the wind.
d)
find wind speed.
90.
How is a wind vane useful for farmers?
a)
It tells them where to plant.
b)
It show you the direction of the wind.
c)
The direction the rain is coming from.
d)
It tells them how fast the wind is blowing.
91.
What is the purpose of a barometer?
a)

Tells you that it is going to rain.

b)

Measures the amount of wind.

c)

Measures the amount of clouds in the sky.

d)

It measures the amount of pressure in the air.

92.
What does the rain gauge measure?
a)

air pressure

b)

temperature

c)

rain

d)

relative humidity

93.
Which weather tool measures wind?
a)

anemometer

b)

therometer

c)

hygrometer

d)

barometer

94.
Which weather tool measures the wind direction?
a)

anemometer

b)

wind vane

c)

thermometer

d)

barometer

95.
What does the rain gauge measure?
a)

the amount of rain in inches or cm

b)

the amount of rain in feet or yards

c)

the wind speed

d)

the air pressure

96.
Why is the anemometer useful?
a)

When the anemometer is going fast, it means it is raining a lot.

b)

When the anemometer is going fast, that means air pressure is high.

c)

When the anemometer is going fast, it means a storm is coming.

d)

When the anemometer is going fast, it means it is raining.

97.
What is the name of a person who forecasts weather?
a)
hygrologist
b)
geologist
c)
meteorologist
d)
scientist
98.
A high pressure system means we might have this weather.
a)
Snow blizzard
b)
Sunny and dry
c)
Rain storm
d)
Tornado
99.
This device is called a _____________.
a)
doppler radar
b)
satellite
c)
spacecraft
100.
This is a _______________.
a)
weather map
b)
radar image
c)
satellite image
d)
isobar map
101.
How hot or cold something is - 
a)
friction
b)
temperature
c)
gravity
102.
Condition of the air such as temperature, cloud cover, wind and rain describe -
a)
climate
b)
gravity
c)
weather
103.
All weather is caused by
a)
wind speed
b)
rainfall
c)
the sun heating the Earth
104.
The average weather conditions of a region -
a)
daily temperature
b)
weather
c)
climate
105.
Precipitation is 
a)
rain, sleet, snow or hail
b)
only rain
c)
only snow, sleet or hail

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