Weather Quiz

What is the term for the atmospheric condition in a particular place at a particular time?

• weather

• climate

• geography

• temperature

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Freezing

• Condensation

What is the name for a large body of air with the same temperature and humidity throughout?

• climate zone

• air mass

• atmospheric layer

• wind tunnel

What is the name for a sudden and violent storm with strong winds and usually rain, hail, or snow?

• blizzard

• tornado

• earthquake

• storm

What is the term for the average weather conditions in a particular place over a long period of time?

• climate

• precipitation

• humidity

• temperature

What is the name for a rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground?

• Cyclone

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Whirlwind

What is the term for the boundary between two air masses of different temperatures and humidity?

• front

• separation

• division

• border

What is the name for a large body of air with the same temperature and humidity throughout?

• atmospheric layer

• air mass

• climate zone

• wind tunnel

What is the process by which water vapor turns into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Sublimation

• Freezing

• Condensation