Quiz about Weather

Question 1

Overall weather in an area over a long period of time.

Accepted Answer

Climate

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Temperature

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Weather

Question 2

The condition of Earth's atmosphere at a particular time and place.

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Weather

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Climate

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Clouds

Question 3

The gases surrounding the earth or other similar objects in outer space.

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Atmosphere

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Humidity

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Hail

Question 4

A collection of small water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the air that forms when the air is cooled and condensation occurs.

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Clouds

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Air

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Sky

Question 5

A measure of the amount of water vapor in the air.

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Humidity

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Precipitation

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Storm

Question 6

A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.

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Storm

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Sleet

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Hurricane

Question 7

Second layer of atmosphere; extends from 10 to 30 miles up; location of ozone layer; absorbs 95% of Ultraviolet radiation; temperature increases with altitude increase.

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Stratosphere

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

Question 8

The coldest layer of the atmosphere, between the stratosphere and the thermosphere, in which temperature decreases as altitude increases

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Mesosphere

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Stratosphere

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Troposphere

Question 9

The Layer in which weather occurs and makes up 75% of all air.

Accepted Answer

Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

Question 10

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground.

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Precipitation

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Clouds

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Air

Question 11

Thunderstorm

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A small storm, intense storm that is often accompanied by heavy precipitation and frequent thunder and lightning.

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A large spiraling storm that forms over war-ocean water.

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A violent, funnel-shaped column of air.

Question 12

Hail

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Precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents.

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A solid form of precipitation composed of ice crystals.

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A high-speed high-altitude airstream blowing from west to east near the top of the troposphere

Question 13

The coldest layer of the atmosphere.

Accepted Answer

Thermosphere

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Troposphere

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Temperature

Question 14

The measure of the force with which air molecules push on a surface

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air pressure

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global winds

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thermometer

Question 15

Winds that blow over short distances are caused by unequal heating of the Earth's surface within a small area.

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local winds

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global winds

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weather balloon

Question 16

A balloon released into the atmosphere that carries a package of instruments to record data about temperature, air pressure, and humidity.

Accepted Answer

weather balloon

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local winds

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air mass

Question 17

A huge body of air that has similar temperature, humidity, and air pressure at any given height

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air mass

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polar climate

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tropical mass

Question 18

Winds that blow from west to east.

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westerlies

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air

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easterlies

Question 19

Particles move faster and farther apart and rise.

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when air is heated

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when air is cooled

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there is no difference

Question 20

Cooler air is ...

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more dense and sinks

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less dense and rises

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there is no difference

Question 21

Scientists who study the causes of weather and try to predict it

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meteorologist

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scientist

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biologist

Question 22

Forms when cold air moves under warm air which is less dense and pushes air up (produces thunderstorms heavy rain or snow)

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cold front

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tornado

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warm air

Question 23

A rapidly whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down to touch Earth's surface.

Accepted Answer

tornado

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storm

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hurricane

Question 24

This safety procedure is an example of which type of severe weather?

If you hear a warning and are told to evacuate, leave the area immediately.

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hurricane

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thunderstorm

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snow falling

Question 25

Clouds that are associated with heavy rain, snow, hail, lightning, and even tornadoes. The anvil usually points in the direction the storm is moving.

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cumulonimbus clouds

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cirrus clouds

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stratus clouds

Question 26

Wispy, feathery clouds made of ice crystals that form at high levels.

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cirrus clouds

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cumulonimbus clouds

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stratus clouds

Question 27

Uniform grayish clouds that often cover the entire sky. They resemble fog that does not reach the ground. Light mist or drizzle sometimes falls out of these clouds.

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stratus clouds

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cirrus clouds

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cumulonimbus clouds

Question 28

Hot and dry air masses form over desert regions.

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True

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False

Question 29

Hot and wet air masses form over polar regions.

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False

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True

Question 30

Regions near the equator get more direct sunlight, making it warmer climates.

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True

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False

Question 31

A device used from space to look at the current weather conditions.

Accepted Answer

satellite

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anemometer

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barometer

Question 32

Regions near the poles get more direct sunlight, making it warmer.

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False

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True

Question 33

This safety procedure is an example of which type of severe weather?

No basement or shelter: Go to an inside room, hallway, or closet on the first floor away from windows.

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tornado

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hurricane

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sunny day

Question 34

Is the statement an example or weather or climate:

Summer is hot.

Accepted Answer

climate

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weather

Question 35

Is the statement an example or weather or climate:

The news says it is supposed to rain this weekend.

Accepted Answer

weather

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climate

Question 36

Is the statement an example or weather or climate:

Germany is a cold country.

Accepted Answer

climate

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weather

Question 37

Is the statement an example or weather or climate:

There is a hurricane predicted to hit tomorrow.

Accepted Answer

weather

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climate

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