Weather Quiz

What is the weather instrument used to measure wind speed?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

What type of cloud is fluffy and looks like cotton?

• Stratus

• Cirrus

• Cumulus

• Nimbus

What is the process called when water vapor turns into liquid water?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Transpiration

Which of the following is NOT a form of precipitation?

• Rain

• Snow

• Hail

• Fog

What do we call a scientist who studies weather?

• Biologist

• Meteorologist

• Astronomer

• Geologist

What is the main source of energy that affects the weather on Earth?

• The Moon

• The Sun

• The Oceans

• The Wind

What does a thermometer measure?

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Temperature

• Humidity

Which of the following weather conditions is typically associated with a high-pressure system?

• Stormy weather

• Clear skies

• Heavy rain

• Snow

What is the term for a large body of air with uniform temperature and humidity?

• Air mass

• Air pressure

• Air current

• Air wave

What phenomenon causes the change of seasons on Earth?

• The Earth's rotation on its axis

• The Earth's orbit around the Sun

• The Moon's orbit around the Earth

• The Sun's rotation on its axis