Weather and Climate Quiz

What does weather refer to?

• The long-term patterns and averages of atmospheric conditions

• The atmospheric conditions in a specific place at a specific time, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, etc.

• The study of clouds and sky formations

• The prediction of future atmospheric conditions

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is unpredictable, while climate is always the same

• Weather includes only temperature and humidity, while climate includes precipitation and wind speed

• Weather is short-term and can change rapidly, while climate refers to the long-term patterns and averages over a period of time

• Weather can be measured, but climate cannot be measured

Climate refers to:

• The atmospheric conditions over a short period of time

• The immediate state of the atmosphere

• The long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions in a particular region over a period of time, typically spanning decades or centuries

• The study of weather conditions on other planets

Why does Cape Sable, NS (43°N) receive more intense sunshine than Belle Isle, NFL (52°N)?

• Because Belle Isle is closer to the equator

• Because Cape Sable has longer days

• Because the Earth's surface is curved

• Because Belle Isle has a higher altitude

Do all parts of the world receive the same amount of daylight over the course of a year?

• Yes, all parts receive the same amount of daylight

• No, only the equator receives the same amount of daylight

• No, higher latitudes receive more daylight

• No, lower latitudes receive more daylight

What is the mean daily temperature during the coldest month in Woodstock, NB?

• -11.5°C

• -7.5°C

• -1.3°C

• 19.3°C

Which location has the highest mean daily temperature during its warmest month?

• Woodstock, NB

• Charlottetown, PEI

• Sable Island, NS

• All have the same temperature

In which month does Charlottetown, PEI experience its mean daily temperature of -7.5°C?

• January

• February

• July

• August

What is the mean daily temperature during the warmest month in Sable Island, NS?

• -1.3°C

• 17.6°C

• 18.8°C

• 19.3°C

What are large volumes of air with similar temperature and moisture conditions called?

• Air pressure zones

• Air masses

• Climate blocks

• Weather patterns