Climate and Weather Quiz

What are the five main types of climates?

• oceanic, desert, forest, grassland, tundra

• urban, rural, suburban, coastal, mountainous

• hot, cold, warm, freezing, scorching

• tropical, dry, temperate, continental, and polar

Which type of climate is characterized by hot and dry weather with very little rainfall?

• Arid

• Tropical

• Temperate

• Polar

In which type of climate do we find four distinct seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall?

• Arctic climate

• Tropical climate

• Desert climate

• Temperate climate

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Day-to-day vs year-to-year changes

• Short-term vs long-term atmospheric conditions

• Temperature vs precipitation

• Tropical vs polar regions

What are the three main factors that affect weather?

• wind speed, cloud cover, and precipitation

• temperature, humidity, and air pressure

• ocean currents, vegetation, and time of day

• altitude, longitude, and latitude

How does the presence of mountains affect local weather patterns?

• Mountains create a vacuum effect, sucking in warm air and causing drought

• Mountains cause extreme heat in the surrounding areas

• Mountains can affect local weather patterns by blocking the flow of air, causing precipitation on the windward side and creating a rain shadow on the leeward side.

• Mountains have no impact on local weather patterns

What are some extreme weather events that can occur in a tropical climate?

• Blizzards and snowstorms

• Tornadoes and hailstorms

• Hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones, heavy rainfall, and flooding

• Droughts and heatwaves

What are the primary causes of hurricanes?

• Warm ocean waters, moist air, and the Sun's rotation

• Cold ocean waters, dry air, and the Earth's rotation

• Warm ocean waters, moist air, and the Earth's rotation

• Warm ocean waters, dry air, and the Moon's rotation

How do tornadoes form and what are the key indicators of their presence?

• Tornadoes form from powerful thunderstorms and are indicated by dark, greenish skies, large hail, and a loud roar similar to a freight train.

• Tornadoes form from snowstorms and are indicated by a sudden drop in temperature and a light drizzle.

• Tornadoes form from volcanic eruptions and are indicated by a strong smell of sulfur and a pinkish hue in the sky.

• Tornadoes form from gentle rain showers and are indicated by clear blue skies and a gentle breeze.