Weather Quiz

What is the name of the instrument used to measure wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

Which instrument is used to measure the amount of rainfall?

• Temperature gauge

• Sun gauge

• Rain gauge

• Wind gauge

What is the difference between climate and weather?

• Climate is related to geography, weather is related to time of day

• Climate is long-term, weather is short-term

• Climate is predictable, weather is unpredictable

• Climate is hot, weather is cold

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How are weather patterns different from climate patterns?

• Weather patterns refer to conditions in urban areas, while climate patterns refer to conditions in rural areas.

• Weather patterns refer to long-term average weather conditions, while climate patterns refer to short-term atmospheric conditions.

• Weather patterns and climate patterns are the same thing.

• Weather patterns refer to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate patterns refer to long-term average weather conditions.

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What are some common weather patterns?

• Sunny, cloudy, rainy, snowy, windy, and stormy

• Sandy, blizzard, earthquake

• Tornado, hurricane, tsunami

• Foggy, hailing, earthquake

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How does extreme weather affect the environment?

• It can lead to flooding, erosion, habitat destruction, and loss of biodiversity.

• It causes a decrease in temperature and humidity

• It leads to increased plant growth and biodiversity

• It has no impact on the environment

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What are the effects of heavy rainfall on the environment?

• Decreased soil erosion

• Reduced humidity

• Increased plant growth

• Flooding, erosion, and water pollution

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How does weather impact human activities?

• Weather can impact human activities by affecting outdoor events, transportation, and agriculture.

• Human activities are not affected by weather

• Weather only impacts indoor activities

• Weather has no impact on human activities

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What are the different types of weather conditions?

• Tornado, Hurricane, Earthquake, Tsunami

• Sunny, Cloudy, Rainy, Snowy, Windy, Stormy

• Hot, Cold, Humid, Dry

• Sunny, Cloudy, Foggy, Hail

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What are the factors that influence weather?

• Color of the sky, time of day, and moon phase

• Distance from the equator, altitude of the location, and number of people outside

• Number of birds in the area, type of trees, and smell of the air

• Temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind, and precipitation

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