Weather and Climate Quiz

Which of the following best describes climate?

• The current temperature and humidity

• Average weather over a long time

• Daily changes in weather patterns

How might climate change affect weather patterns in your region?

• No effect at all

• Only affects temperature

• Can cause more extreme weather events

What is the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area called?

• Weather

• Climate

• Atmosphere

• Global warming

What is the term for the gradual increase in the Earth's temperature due to human activities?

• Climate

• Weather

• Global warming

• Atmosphere

What are gases called that trap heat in the atmosphere?

• Weather gases

• Climate gases

• Greenhouse gases

• Oxygen gases

What is the layer of gases surrounding the Earth called?

• Climate

• Weather

• Atmosphere

• Greenhouse gases

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane

• Oxygen

• Water vapor

What is the primary cause of global warming?

• Natural disasters

• Human activities

• Solar flares

• Ocean currents

What effect do greenhouse gases have on the Earth's temperature?

• They cool it down

• They have no effect

• They increase it

• They stabilize it

Which of the following is a consequence of global warming?

• Decreased sea levels

• Increased ice formation

• Rising sea levels

• More stable weather