Weather and Climate

What are the four main types of precipitation?

• sun, fog, wind, lightning

• rain, snow, sleet, and hail

• clouds, mist, dew, tornado

• hurricane, tsunami, earthquake, volcano eruption

How do latitude, altitude, and distance from the sea affect climate?

• They have no impact on climate

• They influence temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric pressure.

• They cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• They only affect the color of the sky

Name the instrument used to measure wind speed.

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What are the three main climate zones?

• mountainous, coastal, and desert

• urban, suburban, and rural

• tropical, temperate, and polar

• dry, wet, and windy

What is a tornado and how is it formed?

• A tornado is formed when warm, moist air meets cold, dry air, creating instability in the atmosphere.

• A tornado is formed when hot air meets hot air, creating instability in the atmosphere.

• A tornado is formed when there is no specific reason, it just happens randomly.

• A tornado is formed when warm, dry air meets cold, moist air, creating instability in the atmosphere.

What is the difference between sleet and hail?

• Sleet is formed during calm weather, while hail is formed during blizzards.

• Sleet is formed from strong thunderstorms with powerful updrafts, while hail is a mixture of rain and snow.

• Sleet is a mixture of rain and snow, while hail is formed from strong thunderstorms with powerful updrafts.

• Sleet is formed in warm weather, while hail is formed in cold weather.

How does the greenhouse effect contribute to climate change?

• It only affects the temperature in certain regions, not globally.

• It traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to an increase in global temperatures.

• It decreases global temperatures by releasing excess heat into space.

• It has no impact on global temperatures.

Name the instrument used to measure air pressure.

• barometer

• hygrometer

• anemometer

• thermometer

What are the characteristics of a tropical climate zone?

• Moderate temperatures, low humidity, and light rainfall

• High temperatures, high humidity, and heavy rainfall

• High temperatures, low humidity, and heavy snowfall

• Low temperatures, low humidity, and heavy snowfall

What are the effects of a drought on the environment and society?

• Drought can lead to crop failure, water shortages, and increased risk of wildfires.

• Drought has no impact on agriculture or water supply

• Drought leads to excessive rainfall and flooding

• Drought causes a decrease in the risk of wildfires