Weather Terminology Quiz

What does "drizzling" mean?

• Very heavy rain

• Light rain falling in small drops

• A storm with strong winds

• A period of no rain

What kind of weather is described as "scorching"?

• Pleasantly warm

• Extremely cold

• Unpleasantly hot

• Intermittently raining

Which weather condition is typically caused by pollution in large cities?

• Fog

• Mist

• Smog

• Blizzard

What is "monsoon" associated with?

• Heavy snow and strong winds

• Seasonal heavy rain in Asia

• A long period of drought

• A severe thunderstorm

What does "damp" refer to?

• Slightly wet

• Completely dry

• Very windy

• Extremely hot

If the weather is described as "changeable," what does it mean?

• The weather is very cold and stable

• The weather changes frequently

• The weather is always sunny

• The weather is predictable

What does "blizzard" mean?

• A light rain

• A severe snowstorm with strong winds

• A period of no rain

• Heavy flooding caused by rain

What kind of weather is described as "bright"?

• Sunny and clear

• Very cold

• Extremely rainy

• Covered with fog

Which weather condition involves "intermittently raining"?

• Drizzle

• Showers

• Flood

• Mist

What is the meaning of "humid"?

• Hot and very dry

• Hot and wet

• Cold and wet

• Extremely windy