Exploring Weather and Its Factors

What type of cloud is fluffy and white, often seen on sunny days?

• Cumulus clouds

• Nimbostratus clouds

• Cirrus clouds

• Stratus clouds

Which instrument measures temperature?

• Voltmeter

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What are the four main seasons?

• spring, summer, autumn, winter

• monsoon season

• dry season

• rainy season

What is humidity?

• Humidity is the measure of air pressure.

• Humidity is the temperature of the air.

• Humidity is the measure of the amount of water vapor in the air.

• Humidity is the amount of sunlight in the atmosphere.

What type of cloud is dark and often brings rain?

• Stratus

• Nimbostratus

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

How does the tilt of the Earth affect seasons?

• The tilt of the Earth causes seasonal changes by affecting the angle and intensity of sunlight received in different hemispheres throughout the year.

• The tilt of the Earth has no effect on seasons.

• The tilt of the Earth only affects weather patterns, not seasons.

• Seasons are caused by the distance of the Earth from the Sun.

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is short-term; climate is long-term.

• Weather is determined by geography; climate is determined by time.

• Weather affects climate; climate does not affect weather.

• Weather is the average of conditions over years; climate is daily changes.

What happens to humidity when the temperature rises?

• Humidity fluctuates randomly with temperature changes.

• Humidity increases with temperature rise.

• Humidity remains constant regardless of temperature changes.

• Humidity generally decreases relative to temperature rise, unless additional moisture is added.

What type of cloud is high in the sky and thin, often indicating fair weather?

• Cirrus clouds

• Cumulus clouds

• Stratus clouds

• Nimbostratus clouds