Climate vs Weather

What is the main difference between climate and weather?

• Climate refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while weather refers to long-term patterns.

• Weather refers to short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to long-term patterns.

• Climate and weather are the same thing.

• Weather is measured in years, while climate is measured in days.

Which of the following instruments is used to measure temperature?

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

Which gas is most responsible for the greenhouse effect?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Argon

What is the term for a long period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water?

• Flood

• Drought

• Hurricane

• Tornado

What is the average temperature range of the Earth's surface?

• -50°C to 0°C

• 0°C to 50°C

• -100°C to 100°C

• -273°C to 273°C

Which of the following is a type of precipitation?

• Fog

• Dew

• Rain

• Haze

What is the Beaufort scale used to measure?

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Humidity

• Atmospheric pressure

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere