Weather and Climate Practice

What is weather defined as?

• The average, year-after-year conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area

• The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

• The long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place

• A large body of air that is characterized by similar temperatures and amounts of moisture at any given altitude

What does climate refer to?

• The condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place

• The long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place

• The average, year-after-year conditions of temperature, precipitation, winds, and clouds in an area

• A prediction of weather conditions over a short period of time

Which instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Hydrometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

What is used to measure liquid precipitation?

• Ruler

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

Which instrument is used to measure humidity?

• Thermometer

• Sling Psychrometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

What instrument is used to measure wind?

• Hydrometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

Which instrument is used to measure temperature?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

What is the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer?

• 0°

• 23.5°N

• 23.5°S

• 66.5°N

Which climate zone is known for being hot?

• Polar Zone

• Temperate Zone

• Tropics

• None of the above

What latitude is the Equator located at?

• 23.5°N

• 66.5°S

• 0°

• 23.5°S