Weather and Climate Quiz

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1.

_____________ refers to the general atmospheric conditions expected to prevail in an area.

weather

climate

2.

______________ refers to the atmospheric conditions which exist in an area at a particular point in time.

weather

climate

3.

The statement “It rained every day last week” refers to the ______________.

weather

climate

4.

If someone says, “My country experiences high temperatures all year round” he or she is talking about the ____________.

weather

climate

5.

The difference between the highest and lowest temperature in a day is known as the:

temperature range

diurnal temperature range

annual temperature range

day/night temperature range

6.

The annual temperature range is the difference between the average temperature of the:

hottest and coldest days in the year

hottest and coldest weeks in a year

hottest and coldest hours in a year

hottest and coldest months in a year

7.

Which of the following elements of the weather is measured in hours?

temperature

pressure

sunshine

wind

8.

A rain gauge is used to measure _______________.

precipitation

pressure

humidity

cloud cover

9.

This element of the weather is measured in millibars.

precipitation

wind speed

humidity

pressure

10.

Wind speed is measured using a/an _______________.

wind sock

anemometer

hygrometer

wind vane

11.

The weight of the atmosphere pushing down on the Earth’s surface is called:

pressure

humidity

cloud cover

precipitation

12.

The term ______________ refers to moisture in the atmosphere.

cloud cover

humidity

pressure

relative humidity

13.

Cloud cover is measured using:

an oktometer

the human eye

a hygrometer

a barometer

14.

________________ is given as a percentage.

pressure

humidity

wind speed

relative humidity

15.

These high clouds appear thin and feathery.

cumulus

cirrus

stratus

cumulonimbus

16.

These clouds form in layers.

cumulus

cirrus

stratus

cumulonimbus

17.

These are very tall clouds which produce heavy rain and thunderstorms.

cumulus

cirrus

stratus

cumulonimbus

18.

Generally speaking, temperature _________ with height in the lower atmosphere.

increases

remains the same

decreases

fluctuates

19.

At higher elevations, wind speeds tend to be ________ than in areas at lower elevations.

higher

the same

lower

more unpredicatable

20.

When air is forced to rise over a mountain range _________ may result.

higher temperatures

increased atmospheric pressure

a decrease in cloud cover

relief rainfall

21.

The drier area on the leeward side of a mountain range is called a __________. (Type your answer below)

Weather and Climate Quiz

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