Weather Wonders Quiz

What type of precipitation occurs when raindrops freeze before they hit the ground?

• Sleet

• Snow

• Hail

• Drizzle

Which tool is commonly used by meteorologists to measure air pressure?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Thermometer

What type of air mass is characterized by cold temperatures and low moisture levels?

• Maritime Tropical

• Continental Tropical

• Maritime Polar

• Continental Polar

The Coriolis Effect influences the direction of what?

• Ocean currents

• Wind patterns

• Both ocean currents and wind patterns

• Neither ocean currents nor wind patterns

Which global wind belt affects the weather in the United States?

• Trade Winds

• Westerlies

• Polar Easterlies

• Doldrums

What is the main difference between sleet and hail?

• Sleet forms in thunderstorms, while hail does not.

• Hail forms in thunderstorms, while sleet does not.

• Sleet is larger than hail.

• Hail is usually clear, while sleet is opaque.

What is the primary method used by meteorologists for weather forecasting today?

• Satellite imagery

• Computer models

• Radar

• Weather balloons

Which type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

What is the term for the boundary that separates two different air masses?

• Isotherm

• Front

• Jet stream

• Trough

Which of the following is not a form of precipitation?

• Fog

• Rain

• Snow

• Hail