WorksheetsThe Lab Room Weather and Climate Quiz
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
What is the main topic covered in "The Lab Room" learning material?
Weather and Climate
Plants and Animals
Space and Planets
Rocks and Minerals
What are the minute-by-minute changes in the air (atmosphere) in a certain area called?
Weather
Climate
Temperature
Humidity
What are three factors that determine weather?
Temperature, humidity, and wind
Rain, snow, and sunshine
Clouds, fog, and storms
Pressure, sunlight, and altitude
What are the weather patterns from a specific area collected over a long period of time called?
Climate
Weather
Forecast
Season
What does the term "weather" refer to?
The average climate over many years
What is going on outside right now
The temperature inside your house
The amount of rainfall in a year
What is air temperature?
How much rain falls in a day
How hot or cold the air is
The speed of the wind
The color of the sky
What does "cloud cover" refer to?
The amount of rain in the clouds
The kind and amount of clouds in the sky
The temperature of the clouds
The color of the clouds
Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the weather?
Air temperature
Cloud cover
The type of shoes you wear
The amount of clouds
What does the term "humidity" refer to?
The amount of sunlight in the air
The measure of how much moisture is in the air
The temperature of the air
The speed of the wind
What is precipitation?
Any water that falls from the sky and reaches the ground in liquid or frozen form
The amount of sunlight in a day
The movement of air
The temperature of the ground
What is climate?
The weather on a single day
The average weather in a particular area over time
The amount of rainfall in a year
The temperature at noon
Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting climate?
Latitude
Altitude
Equator
Wind speed
If you travel to Antarctica, what should you pack?
Sunglasses and a hat
A swimsuit
A very heavy coat
Lightweight clothing
Why is it important to understand weather and climate when planning a vacation?
So you can choose the best hotel
So you can pack the right clothing and be prepared
So you can find the cheapest flights
So you can visit more places
Which of the following is not a determining factor in weather?
Humidity
Soil type
Precipitation
Temperature
Which of the following pieces of data are least likely to appear in a weather forecast?
How your state’s record snowfall compares to a different state’s
Expected humidity for the week
Tomorrow’s predicted high and low temperatures
Chance of rain tomorrow
Which statement best describes climate rather than weather?
The highest temperature yesterday in Kansas City, Missouri was 85°F.
Destin, Florida should have clear skies and sunshine all week.
Seattle, Washington’s annual rainfall is about 37 inches.
It will be windy tomorrow in Chicago.
What does the air temperature tell us?
How hot or cold it is outside
How much moisture is in the air
How strong the wind is
How much rain will fall
What does humidity measure?
The amount of moisture in the air
The strength of the wind
The temperature outside
The amount of sunlight
What happens when the humidity is higher?
It feels more damp and sticky outside
It feels colder outside
The wind blows stronger
The sun shines brighter
Why might you use the air temperature information from a weather report?
To decide if you need to pack a jacket for the day
To know when the sun will rise
To find out the moon phase
To measure the wind speed
What does the rain icon next to each day in the forecast refer to?
The chance of precipitation
The temperature
The wind speed
The amount of sunshine
Which of the following is NOT a type of precipitation?
Rain
Snow
Wind
Sleet
What is the definition of climate?
The daily weather forecast
The average atmosphere conditions for a given region
The amount of precipitation in a day
The temperature at noon
Why is knowing the climate of a region helpful?
It helps us decide the best time of the year to visit a particular region
It tells us what clothes to wear every day
It predicts earthquakes
It shows the population of the region
What month does San Antonio receive the most precipitation?
May
January
August
November
What month has the highest average temperature for San Antonio?
July
February
October
April
What month does Anchorage receive the most precipitation?
January
July
August
December
What month has the highest average temperature for Anchorage?
January
July
October
March
What does latitude refer to?
The distance north or south of the equator
The height above sea level
The amount of rainfall in a region
The type of soil in a region
How does being closer to the equator (0º latitude) affect temperature?
The temperature is higher
The temperature is lower
There is no change in temperature
The temperature is unpredictable
What happens to the Sun’s rays at higher latitudes?
They are less direct
They are more direct
They disappear
They become stronger
Why does it tend to rain more near the equator?
Because of rising warm air
Because of cold winds
Because of mountains
Because of less sunlight
Why does the climate vary drastically from San Antonio to Anchorage?
Because they are at different latitudes
Because they have the same latitude
Because they are both near the equator
Because they have the same temperature
Which of the following statements is referring to climate?
January has been the coldest month on record for the past 10 years.
Expect heavy thunderstorms overnight tonight.
Today’s high temperature is 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
The temperature will decrease once the cold front moves through.
What does the statement "Florida summers are usually humid" refer to?
Weather
Climate
Forecast
Season
If you hear "Expect heavy thunderstorms overnight tonight," what is being described?
Weather
Climate
Season
Average conditions
Which statement is an example of weather?
Today’s high temperature is 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
Average high temperatures have increased over the past two decades.
Spring continues to be the wettest season in the Midwest.
Florida summers are usually humid.
What does "Average high temperatures have increased over the past two decades" refer to?
Weather
Climate
Forecast
Season
The statement "The forecast over the next 7 days will bring heavy rains and warm temperatures" is describing:
Weather
Climate
Season
Average conditions
If someone says "Spring continues to be the wettest season in the Midwest," what are they talking about?
Weather
Climate
Forecast
Temperature
"The temperature will decrease once the cold front moves through" is an example of:
Weather
Climate
Season
Average conditions
The average snowfall in Rocky Mountain National Park for January is 4.6 inches. This statement refers to:
Climate
Weather
Forecast
Season
What is the imaginary horizontal line around the center of Earth?
Latitude
Weather
Equator
What does latitude mean?
How far an area is from the Equator
The day-to-day atmospheric conditions in an area
The imaginary horizontal line around Earth
What is the name for the average weather conditions in an area over time?
Weather
Air temperature
Climate
What is the term for the day-to-day atmospheric conditions in your area?
cloud cover
precipitation
weather
humidity
What is the term for any water that falls from the sky and reaches the ground?
air temperature
precipitation
humidity
cloud cover
What is the term for the kind and amount of clouds in the sky?
cloud cover
weather
humidity
air temperature
What is the term for how hot or cold the air is?
precipitation
humidity
air temperature
weather
What is the term for how much moisture is in the air?
cloud cover
humidity
precipitation
air temperature
