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WorksheetsUnderstanding Weather and Atmospheric Science Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 18mins
The layer of the atmosphere where almost all weather phenomena occur is:
Stratosphere
Troposphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
The unit of atmospheric pressure is:
Celsius
Millibar
mm
km/h
Which instrument measures precipitation?
Thermometer
Rain gauge
Barometer
Hygrometer
The normal atmospheric pressure at sea level is around:
100 mb
1013 mb
1000 mb
500 mb
Wind moves from:
Low pressure to high pressure
High pressure to low pressure
East to West
West to East
Relative humidity is measured in:
Percent
Millibars
Millimetres
Celsius
Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?
Wind vane
Anemometer
Barometer
Hygrometer
The IMD was established in:
1885
1875
1895
1865
Which of the following is a natural sign of upcoming rain?
Ants carrying eggs
Birds flying high
Pine cones opening in humid weather
Sun shining brightly
The 'loo' is:
Cold wind in winter
Strong, hot and dusty wind in summer
Humid sea breeze
Winter snowstorm
A: Troposphere is the layer where weather changes occur. R: It contains most of the atmospheric gases and water vapour.
Both A and R true, R is correct explanation
Both true, R not explanation
A true, R false
A false, R true
A: Barometer measures wind speed. R: It shows readings in millibars.
Both A and R true, R is correct explanation
Both true, R not explanation
A true, R false
A false, R true
A: Humidity in Kochi is generally higher than in Jaipur. R: Kochi is near the sea and receives more moisture.
Both A and R true, R is correct explanation
Both true, R not explanation
A true, R false
A false, R true
A: A wind vane measures wind direction. R: Wind speed is measured using a rain gauge.
Both A and R true, R is correct explanation
Both true, R not explanation
A true, R false
A false, R true
A: Low-pressure systems can lead to storms or cyclones. R: Low pressure means lighter air rises, allowing clouds to form.
Both A and R true, R is correct explanation
Both true, R not explanation
A true, R false
A false, R true
A: Hygrometer measures atmospheric pressure. R: Atmospheric pressure is measured in millibars.
Both A and R true, R is correct explanation
Both true, R not explanation
A true, R false
A false, R true
Match instruments with their function:
Wind speed
Temperature
Precipitation
Atmospheric pressure
Match weather elements with correct units:
%
°C
km/h
mb
Match terms with meaning:
Hard balls of ice
Frozen or partly frozen rain
Prediction about weather
Match observation with likely weather:
Rain coming
Humid weather
Storm approaching
Which is NOT Matched?
Hygrometer - Humidity
Rain gauge - Precipitation
Thermometer - Wind speed
Barometer - Atmospheric pressure
Which is Incorrect Statement?
Wind blows from high pressure to low pressure - Correct
Humidity is measured in percent - Correct
Rain gauge measures atmospheric pressure
IMD was set up in 1875 - Correct
Which is Incorrect Statement?
Barometer is used for atmospheric pressure - Correct
Troposphere is 60-80 km thick
Hygrometer measures humidity - Correct
Wind vane measures wind direction - Correct
Which is Incorrect Statement?
Relative humidity of 0% is possible in nature
Pine cones open in dry weather - Correct
Heavy rainfall is measured in mm - Correct
AWS can work without human help - Correct
Which is Incorrect Statement?
Pressure below 1000 mb may indicate depression - Correct
Cyclones form in high pressure areas
Wind speed is measured in km/h - Correct
Rain gauge collects rainfall in a cylinder - Correct
This instrument measures:
Humidity
Rainfall
Air pressure
Temperature
What does this measure?
Temperature
Wind speed
Humidity
Rainfall
The pointer shows:
Wind speed
Wind direction
Rainfall
Humidity
The reading is in:
Percent
°C
mb
mm
A red warning means:
Be updated
Take action
No warning
Be prepared
What does this indicate?
Humid weather
Dry weather
Cold weather
Hot weather
Which instrument is used to measure humidity?
Hygrometer
Barometer
Thermometer
Anemometer
The process of water vapor turning into liquid is called:
Transpiration
Evaporation
Condensation
Precipitation
A: High humidity can make temperatures feel warmer. R: Humidity affects the body's ability to cool itself.
A true, R false
Both true, R not explanation
A false, R true
Both A and R true, R is correct explanation
Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Thermometer
Barometer
Anemometer
Hygrometer
