Weather and Climate Quiz

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average of climate patterns.

• Weather is the atmosphere's conditions at a specific time and place.

• Climate changes every minute.

• Climate is the same as weather.

What do scientists use to measure precipitation?

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Barometer

• Anemometer

What is the main factor that defines climate?

• The number of clouds

• The average weather patterns over long periods

• The daily temperature

• The amount of sunlight

What do stratus clouds generally indicate?

• Stormy weather

• Fair weather

• Light rain or drizzle

• Snow

What are the five main climate types mentioned in the text?

• Tropical, Dry, Moderate, Continental, Polar

• Hot, Cold, Rainy, Windy, Snowy

• Sunny, Cloudy, Stormy, Foggy, Misty

• Warm, Cool, Wet, Dry, Humid

What do places closer to water tend to have more of?

• Humidity

• Snow

• Wind

• Sunlight

What do regions far from the equator tend to be?

• Cold

• Hot

• Rainy

• Humid

What helps people predict what weather will be like throughout the year?

• Understanding a region's climate

• Watching the news

• Checking the temperature

• Counting clouds

What do places far from water tend to be?

• Dry

• Wet

• Humid

• Snowy

What is the characteristic of each climate type?

• Each has its own characteristics

• All are the same

• They change every year

• They are unpredictable