Weather and Climate Quiz

What is Weather?

• The condition of the atmosphere over a short period.

• The average atmospheric condition over many years.

• The movement of tectonic plates.

• The study of rocks and minerals.

What is Climate?

• The daily condition of the atmosphere.

• Long-term weather patterns of a region.

• Sudden atmospheric changes.

• The study of weather equipment.

Which of the following is an example of Weather?

• The Sahara Desert is hot and dry throughout the year.

• It snowed in Shimla yesterday.

• Mumbai is generally humid and warm.

• The Arctic has very cold winters.

Which of the following is an example of Climate?

• Heavy rain occurred in Jaipur this morning.

• It is foggy in London right now.

• Chennai is generally humid throughout the year.

• A thunderstorm is expected in New York this evening.

5. What does Climate describe?

• a) How much water vapor is in the air today.

• b) A region’s average weather over many years.

• c) The daily high and low temperatures

• d) The current wind speed.

6. Which statement is true about Weather?

• a) It never changes

• b) It is predictable over decades

• c) It changes daily or hourly.

• d) It is the same across the globe

7. What determines Climate?

• a) Short-term atmospheric changes.

• b) Long-term weather patterns over many years

• c) The population of a region

• d) The size of a region

8. Which of the following is NOT an element of the atmosphere?

• A) Temperature

• B) Pressure

• C) Humidity

• D) light