WorksheetsGrade 8 Climatology Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is weather?
Long-term atmospheric conditions
Short-term atmospheric conditions
Oceanic currents
Rainfall patterns over 30 years
Which of the following defines climate?
The daily forecast
Wind speed at a location
Average weather over 20-35 years
Current rainfall patterns
Which weather element is measured in °Celsius?
Wind direction
Temperature
Air pressure
Cloud cover
What does a barometer measure?
Humidity
Wind speed
Air pressure
Temperature
A hygrometer is used to measure:
Rainfall
Sunshine hours
Humidity
Wind direction
What weather element is measured in millimetres (mm)?
Wind speed
Air pressure
Precipitation
Sunshine
What does a wind vane show?
Wind speed
Wind direction
Cloud type
Precipitation
The Stevenson's screen protects instruments from:
The sun and animals
Direct sunlight and rain
Humidity and air pressure
All of the above
People most affected by the weather are:
Bankers
Lawyers
Fishermen
Teachers
What is the role of SAWS?
Farming services
Weather observation and reporting
Maritime safety
Internet services
The primary source of the Earth's heat is:
The ocean
The atmosphere
The sun
Volcanic activity
Why is the equator warmer than the poles?
It is closer to the moon
It has more rain
It receives direct sunlight
It is at a higher altitude
What happens to temperature as altitude increases?
It increases
It stays the same
It decreases
It fluctuates
Ocean currents help to:
Change wind patterns
Cool volcanoes
Distribute heat around the globe
Remove pollution
The Benguela Current is:
A warm ocean current
A current from the equator
A cold ocean current on the west coast
Located in the Indian Ocean
Durban is warmer than Port Nolloth because:
It is further north
It is inland
It has the warm Agulhas current
It is at a higher altitude
Continentality refers to:
Changes in rainfall
The effect of the sea on inland climates
The shape of the Earth
Air pressure on land
Why do inland areas heat faster than coastal areas?
Water reflects heat
Water heats slowly
Land heats quickly
All of the above
Maritime climates have:
Extreme temperature differences
High altitudes
Small temperature ranges
No rainfall
Which side of a valley is warmer in the Southern Hemisphere?
North-facing
South-facing
Valley floor
Leeward side
What physical feature influences climate in SA?
Mountains only
Oceans only
Topography
Rivers
Which of these is a desert region in SA?
Cape Town
Durban
Port Nolloth
Johannesburg
Cape Town has a:
Subtropical interior climate
Mediterranean climate
Temperate plateau climate
Desert climate
Which city has a temperate plateau climate?
Mbombela
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Port Nolloth
Mbombela experiences:
Snow in winter
Cold, dry summers
Hot, rainy summers
Cool, foggy days
Which region is known for rain all seasons?
Desert
Mediterranean
Temperate coast
Interior plateau
The subtropical coast experiences:
Snow in winter
Cool, rainy summers
Hot, wet summers and warm, dry winters
Hot, dry winters
Which factor explains high rainfall in Durban?
Cold current
Distance from sea
Warm ocean current
High altitude
Relief rainfall occurs due to:
Sea level changes
Earthquakes
Moist air rising over mountains
Dry air sinking
Which factor does not affect temperature?
Latitude
Wind speed
Altitude
Ocean currents
